Excursions and tours in Tuscany: the best itineraries

 

Excursions and tours in Tuscany: the best itineraries

 

Tuscany is famous all over the world for its artistic, gastronomic and cultural beauties, but did you know that it is also an unmissable destination for those who love nature tourism? If you are a fan of excursions and walking tours, in Tuscany you will certainly find many areas to explore and many routes to travel with family, friends or your sweetheart.

There is an area particularly rich in forests, parks and paths: the Valdarno area, with its Casentinesi Forests National Park, Pratomagno massif and other natural areas, offers unspoiled nature and incredible landscapes to discover.

Our resort in Valdarno, Villa Cassia di Baccano, is located in a privileged position and is the perfect starting point for your tours in Tuscany, between Pratomagno and the Casentino area.

Here are some ideas on the itineraries not to be missed.

National Park of Casentino Forests

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The National Park of Casentino Forests is a protected area between Tuscany and Emilia Romagna. Unmissable destination for lovers of hiking, in Tuscany it is one of the most fascinating places to explore because it offers opportunities for all and in all seasons. Ancient forests, ancient mule tracks, pilgrimage routes and nature trails to explore on foot or by bike.

Pratomagno Massif

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The great Pratomagno massif joins the valleys of Casentino and Valdarno and offers incredible treasures to lovers of nature tourism. The famous iron cross that dominates the valley from 1592 meters of altitude, is the symbol of Pratomagno. The area is famous for the immense lawn that covers almost the entire ridge and that makes it a unique and fascinating territory.

Balze of Valdarno

Credits: www.nelvaldarno.it

Less known but no less suggestive, the Balze del Valdarno represent a unique opportunity for excursions in Tuscany: made up of sand, clay and stratified gravel, they are very special mountains that reach heights of about 100 meters and intersperse with deep gorges. Watercourses, lakes, olive groves and vineyards alternate in this enchanted valley.

Riserva Naturale Valle dell’Inferno

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The Valle dell’Inferno Regional Nature Reserve, a protected natural area, extends for over 500 hectares. Rich in biodiversity, both faunistic and botanical, the reserve develops around the huge artificial basin of the Enel dam. The itineraries of walking tours cover panoramic hillsides, steep walls dug by the waters, forests and marshy areas.

If you have decided to spend a holiday in the name of nature, as you can see, there is no shortage of excursions and tours in Tuscany. Our resort in Valdarno offers all the comforts to relax after a day of hiking and walking and is located just a few steps from the most interesting natural destinations in Tuscany.

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