Skiing on the Montagna Pistoiese
Abetone Cutigliano
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Snowshoeing in the Pistoia Mountains
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What is there to do in Pistoia over Christmas?
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Christmas in the Pistoia Mountains
Abetone Cutigliano, San Marcello Piteglio, Marliana
From Pistoia: a panoramic loop with views of the city
Pistoia
Stone trail – Ecomuseo della Montagna Pistoiese
Sambuca Pistoiese
Going back to the Middle Ages with the Cammino di San Jacopo
Contemporary Art in Pistoia
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Skiing on the Montagna Pistoiese
On the Pistoia Mountains, slopes, landscapes and services come together to offer a full winter experience between Doganaccia and Abetone–Val di Luce, a territory shaped by sporting tradition, nature and warm hospitality.
Choosing the Pistoia Mountains for a winter holiday means enjoying a complete experience: panoramic slopes, snow-covered forests, a strong skiing heritage and services designed for anyone who loves the mountains in winter and wants to make the most of every moment. The area offers two ski resorts, Doganaccia and Abetone–Val di Luce. Both are equipped for winter sports enthusiasts, each with distinct yet complementary features. Doganaccia Ski Area Reaching Doganaccia…
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Snowshoeing in the Pistoia Mountains
Snowshoeing is an excellent alternative to traditional winter sports. So that you can do physical activity while in close touch with nature and surrounded by breathtaking landscapes.
Snowshoeing in the Pistoia Mountains is an exciting experience suitable for everyone, including beginners. It is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the silence and tranquillity of snow-covered landscapes, either during the day or at night. Everything you need to know about snowshoeing Snowshoes – Snowshoes allow you to walk without sinking into fresh snow or slipping on hard-packed snow. They are attached to your boots with a pivoting…
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What is there to do in Pistoia over Christmas?
Experience Christmas in Pistoia with concerts, exhibitions, shows, and events that light up the city and the holiday season.
The Christmas season in Pistoia is the perfect opportunity to rediscover the city from a new perspective. Cultural initiatives, musical events, and activities throughout the historic center create a journey that blends tradition and festive atmosphere. Stay up to date: discover events and experiences by joining the Visit Pistoia newsletter. Pistoia, City of Christmas Celebrate the holiday season with the Pistoia Città del Natale program.
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Christmas in the Pistoia Mountains
Christmas on Pistoia Mountain: nativity scenes, markets, and festive events for all ages. Discover everything you need to enjoy a magical holiday season.
The Pistoia Mountains welcome the Christmas season with a variety of activities for both adults and children. Nativity scenes, decorated trees, concerts, and markets will bring villages and hamlets to life, creating a magical festive atmosphere. Photo credit: Presepe di Vivaio Abetone, Ovovia Photo credit: Pro Loco Serra Pistoiese Photo Credit: Doganaccia 2000 Visit the Experiences section to stay updated on activities in the Pistoiese Mountains, including trekking, snowshoeing, night…
Abetone Cutigliano, San Marcello Piteglio, Marliana
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From Pistoia: a panoramic loop with views of the city
A challenging route designed for mountain biking enthusiasts, perfect for full-suspension bikes, and accessible year-round.
The route begins at Piazza Oplà, near the centre of Pistoia, and initially ascends toward the charming village of Germinaia. From there, it continues toward Iano, offering cyclists stunning panoramic views of Pistoia. Just before reaching Iano, the trail takes on a dirt climb known as "Cavone," leading to Via Bolognese, above the locality of Il Signorino. The journey proceeds toward Collina and Poggio dei Lagoni, traversing an enchanting landscape…
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Stone trail – Ecomuseo della Montagna Pistoiese
Stonemasons for centuries have worked the stone of the Pistoia Mountains. This itinerary will lead you to the discovery of an ancient medieval settlement.
The Ecomuseo della Montagna Pistoiese is a series of six routes in the open air, museums, teaching hubs and historical artefacts whose purpose is to introduce us to the Montagna Pistoiese area through signs which the relationship between humans and the environment has left over centuries of history. The Stone trail is a route backwards in time. Visitors will find themselves walking along the centenary path of the Via Francesca della Sambuca…
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Going back to the Middle Ages with the Cammino di San Jacopo
The Cammino di San Jacopo enables us to discover some of the most interesting Tuscan art cities, following a road which goes back hundreds of years and whose history has got lost in time.
In fact, since the Middle Ages, pilgrims and merchants have travelled along these roads which became particularly famous thanks to the Relic of St. James which arrived in Pistoia from Galicia in 1144. From that moment on, the town became so prestigious that it was a compulsory stopover for Italian pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela and soon came to be called "little Santiago". The Cammino di…
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Contemporary Art in Pistoia
The tour which we are about to begin is rich in the wonders of contemporary art that embellish Pistoia, which today we can appreciate from an unusual and unique point of view.
The city of Pistoia joins the ancient charm of the old town with a taste for contemporary art, that is not only expressed in museums but even in the open air.
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