Tag: #Florence
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Monte Pisano Hike: Ripafratta to Calci on the Sentiero Pisano (CAI 00)
A tough Monte Pisano ridge hike by train from Florence: Ripafratta to Calci on the CAI 00 Sentiero Pisano, with sea views, tall grass and Passo di Dante.
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Reaching the Rural Outskirts of Florence
An afternoon hike through Florence’s southwest: the shaded southern bank of the Arno, Parco dell’Argingrosso, sleepy Mantignano and the vegetable gardens of rural Ugnano, with views of Monte Morello and the Calvana.
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Day Hikes from Florence Without a Car (by Train and Bus)
No car? No problem. My favorite day hikes from Florence, Italy, by train and bus: Oltrarno hills, Chianti, Mugello, Montalbano and Monte Pisano.
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Passo della Futa Hike: Gothic Line and Apennine Views
Hike from Vernio to Passo della Futa in the Tuscan Apennines on the SO.F.T. and Via degli Dei, through the WW2 Gothic Line. Big views, sobering history.
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SO.F.T. Trail, Mugello: Hiking the Tuscan Apennines
The Sorgente di Firenze (SO.F.T.) trail in the Mugello: a tough 21-mile day from San Piero a Sieve over the Tuscan Apennines to Vernio, by train from Florence.
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Arno River Walk in Florence: Rovezzano and Albereta
An easy 6-mile walk along the Arno in Florence, Italy, from Ponte San Niccolò to Rovezzano and the Albereta park, seeing the city from the river banks.
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Montalbano Hike, Tuscany: Serravalle to Monsummano Terme
Hiking the Montalbano hills near Florence, Italy: Serravalle Pistoiese to Montevettolini and Monsummano Terme above the Valdinievole. 9.5 mi, by train and bus.
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Renaissance Ring (Anello del Rinascimento) 4: Impruneta–Signa
The final stage of the Renaissance Ring around Florence: from terracotta Impruneta past the Certosa del Galluzzo to Signa on the Arno. History, art and nature.
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Renaissance Ring (Anello del Rinascimento) 3: Chianti hills
Part 3 of the Renaissance Ring: lush Chianti Colli Fiorentini hills from Pontassieve to San Donato in Collina and Impruneta, with sweeping views of Florence.
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Renaissance Ring (Anello del Rinascimento) 2: Mugello
Part 2 of the Renaissance Ring around Florence: from Vaglia through the rustic Mugello, home of the Medici, to Santa Brigida and Pontassieve on the Sieve.
