George’s guidebook
Places to see
This still inhabited medieval monastery of St.Francis and the surrounding ancient beech forests are a must-see.
Just 1.5 hour walk from the property. At the Sanctuary there is a giftshop and a pilgrim canteen which offers a great fixed menu for a very reasonable price. There is also a great restaurant outside the Sanctuary near the carpark which offers fresh pasta and local delicacies such as truffles and porcini.
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La Verna (Szent Ferenc szentély)
45 Via del Santuario della VernaThis still inhabited medieval monastery of St.Francis and the surrounding ancient beech forests are a must-see.
Just 1.5 hour walk from the property. At the Sanctuary there is a giftshop and a pilgrim canteen which offers a great fixed menu for a very reasonable price. There is also a great restaurant outside the Sanctuary near the carpark which offers fresh pasta and local delicacies such as truffles and porcini.
‘The forest of the fairies’ is an ancient beech forest which has been protected by the monks of La Verna for centuries. A must-see when visiting the area. Prepare to be enchanted and watch out for the elves and fairies lurking behind the moss covered rocks and ‘ice caves’!
Bosco delle Fate
‘The forest of the fairies’ is an ancient beech forest which has been protected by the monks of La Verna for centuries. A must-see when visiting the area. Prepare to be enchanted and watch out for the elves and fairies lurking behind the moss covered rocks and ‘ice caves’!
Abandoned since the 1960's this 'ghost village' offers great a panorama of the surrounding valley. Just an hour hike from the property.
Montesilvestre
Abandoned since the 1960's this 'ghost village' offers great a panorama of the surrounding valley. Just an hour hike from the property.
The tallest white spruce in Italy. You’ll pass it when walking to Monte Penna from the sanctuary of La Verna
Abete bianco più alto d’Italia
The tallest white spruce in Italy. You’ll pass it when walking to Monte Penna from the sanctuary of La Verna
A 40min drive from the bottom of the road. Worth a visit if looking for a town escursion. The old town of Poppi is also very picturesque.
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Guidi grófok kastélya
1 Via Mino da PoppiA 40min drive from the bottom of the road. Worth a visit if looking for a town escursion. The old town of Poppi is also very picturesque.
1 hour drive from the bottom of our track. An open expanse of field at 1600m. Breathtaking views!
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Pratomagno keresztje
1 hour drive from the bottom of our track. An open expanse of field at 1600m. Breathtaking views!
Michelangiolesco Museum
1 Via CapoluogoBirth place of Michelangelo! 40min drive from bottom of our track.
Roccia di Adamo
15 Via del CasseroHighley underrated little gem. Just 20mins drive from bottom of track
A picturesque medieval town where an important battle took place that inspired one of Michelango’s famous unfinished works
Anghiari
A picturesque medieval town where an important battle took place that inspired one of Michelango’s famous unfinished works
Romena kastély
10 Via di Pieve di RomenaFosso del Giunchetto
If you like breathtaking views this is the place to go. A perfect add on when visiting La Verna and the tallest white spruce tree in Italy.
Monte Penna
If you like breathtaking views this is the place to go. A perfect add on when visiting La Verna and the tallest white spruce tree in Italy.
La Ghiacciaia
Another great place to hike to. Similar to the abandoned village but offering a different perspective of the valley. On top of the peak are the ruins of an medieval castle and a little further along the ridge is an old chapel which was once home to the crucifix of the rain - which is now in a museum in Arezzo
Monte Fatucchio
Another great place to hike to. Similar to the abandoned village but offering a different perspective of the valley. On top of the peak are the ruins of an medieval castle and a little further along the ridge is an old chapel which was once home to the crucifix of the rain - which is now in a museum in Arezzo
Camaldoli remeteség
6 Strada Provinciale 124 dell'EremoMarmitte dei Giganti
This is a great place to visit in combo with eating at Il Capanno restaurant then taking a walk up to Monte Penna for the breathtaking views!
Tre Cascate
This is a great place to visit in combo with eating at Il Capanno restaurant then taking a walk up to Monte Penna for the breathtaking views!
A great easy walk up to Monte Penna at the heart of the national park. Stunning views over Lago Ridracoli. Ideal place to walk off a big lunch at Il Capanno. Park the car just before the Rifugio Fangacci where you see the picnic benches then follow signs to Monte Penna.
Passo Fangacci, 52014 Poppi AR, Olaszország
A great easy walk up to Monte Penna at the heart of the national park. Stunning views over Lago Ridracoli. Ideal place to walk off a big lunch at Il Capanno. Park the car just before the Rifugio Fangacci where you see the picnic benches then follow signs to Monte Penna.
Eating out
Great place for lunch or dinner with a fantastic view under the pergola. Serving the local cusine including the famous Tortelli alla lastra. Booking essential. I'm happy to assist with reservations, just let me know. Just a 5 min drive from the parking place.
Il sassone
23 Località giamperetaGreat place for lunch or dinner with a fantastic view under the pergola. Serving the local cusine including the famous Tortelli alla lastra. Booking essential. I'm happy to assist with reservations, just let me know. Just a 5 min drive from the parking place.
Fantastic place to eat. Very popular, especially at the weekend. It’s about a 25min drive from the parking place.
Il Capanno
1 Via FangacciFantastic place to eat. Very popular, especially at the weekend. It’s about a 25min drive from the parking place.
Great little place to enjoy eating al fresco after the rewarding hike to La Verna. A slightly nicer alternative to the pilgrim eatery inside the Sanctuary.
La Melosa
Great little place to enjoy eating al fresco after the rewarding hike to La Verna. A slightly nicer alternative to the pilgrim eatery inside the Sanctuary.
The place to eat when visiting La Verna. A typical pilgrim canteen offering a fixed menu at an affordable price
Refettorio del pellegrino
The place to eat when visiting La Verna. A typical pilgrim canteen offering a fixed menu at an affordable price
Food shops
The local bakery offering the typical Tuscan bread without salt and offer delights. 2mins drive from the parking place or 45min hike
Panificio Rimbocchi
The local bakery offering the typical Tuscan bread without salt and offer delights. 2mins drive from the parking place or 45min hike
The best quality supermarket in the area offering everything you could need including organic and local produce. 25mins from the parking place
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Coop
10 Via RignanoThe best quality supermarket in the area offering everything you could need including organic and local produce. 25mins from the parking place
Local cheese farm producing sheep and cow cheese. Small shop open everyday, although it’s only possible to buy entire forms. Interesting for those wanting a taste of the land.
Societa' Agricola Canvecchio
Local cheese farm producing sheep and cow cheese. Small shop open everyday, although it’s only possible to buy entire forms. Interesting for those wanting a taste of the land.