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The Monte Amiata in Maremma

How to Get There

By car
Exit of the Sun-Chiusi Chianciano Terme, then follow the signs.

By train
Florence-Rome line is down to Chiusi.

By plane
The nearest airport is Florence.

During your holidays in Maremma, you can visit the Mount Amiata, a destination for tourists seeking outdoor excursions. With a height of 1738 meters, Mount Amiata is the highest peak of the whole southern Tuscany. The lower hills of the mountain are dotted small towns, some ancient and modern, which in recent years have aroused particular interest to tourists: different possibilities for excursions by car or bicycle through the streets quiet and pleasant you the opportunity to visit many castles and the surrounding bucolic countryside.

The center more attractive to visit for tourists is undoubtedly Abbadia San Salvatore , Which is worth a visit for its lovely abbey.

Walking and hiking on Mount Amiata

The lower slopes of Mount Amiata a natural form of the most beautiful Maremma, with huge forests of beech and chestnut trees that are home to many wild animals such as deer and wild boar.

The origins of the volcanic mountain have made possible the abundance of green in that area, with the pungent mountain air make this place ideal for walking or biking trips in the so-called ring of mountains. The tour is full of The 29 km long: we recommend you go half a foot of the path and then take a bus to Arcidosso or Santa Fiora.

Information for tourists

Inside the park is running a bar restaurant run by local cooperatives, which in addition to food, provide support services for tourists, guided tours and organizational services of various kinds.

For information and overnight: 0564 977 778 / 0564 968 010 / 0564 966 867

For Arcidosso is in progress Center Visits type of museum, where tourists can see and understand the natural history of complex Amiata. The Animal Park is open daily, except Mondays, from the twilight. The visit is permitted only on foot. The turita can leave their own half in the special car parks equipped with water, electricity, sanitation and waste pit for campers and caravans.

The surroundings of Monte Amiata

If you have a car to move, certainly deserve a visit villages distributed around the Mount Amiata, all characterized by specific scenarios and rural centers medieval.

• Piancastagnaio
• Santa Fiora
• Arcidosso
• Castel del Piano
• Seggiano
• Pool
  

Stay in the mountains, hotels, bed and breakfast and hotels

The hotel Macinaio - city of Prato Macinaie
Phone: 0564 955 001

Hotel Contessa, 3 stars - city of Prato Contessa
Phone: 0564 959 000

The Squirrel Hotel - city of Prato Contessa
Phone: 0564 959 003

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