In the southern area of Tuscany in the province of Siena, there is a stunning mountainous place called Mount Amiata. It faces the scenic Val d’Orcia on the northeast and the Maremma region on the eastern side. Tourists wishing to stay here for a few days have a lovely choice of accommodation. Why not book into a pretty villa for rent in Campiglia D'orcia, which boasts spectacular views of Mount Amiata.
Thousands of years ago, Mount Amiata was a volcano, but it’s now dormant. It stands at 1,736 metres tall making it the highest existinct in Italy! There is an abundance of activities to engage in around the area including; mountain biking, hiking and horse riding trails around the sleeping volcano.
Thousands of years ago, Mount Amiata was a volcano, but it’s now dormant. It stands at 1,736 metres tall making it the highest existinct in Italy! There is an abundance of activities to engage in around the area including; mountain biking, hiking and horse riding trails around the sleeping volcano.
This is a land famous for its chestnuts and mushrooms and tourists are sure to find some cosy eateries around here that serve mouth-watering dishes based around these lovely ingredients. Try the local wild boar or lamb ‘Buglioni’ along with a nice bottle of red wine that has received many popular reviews from travellers that have visited the Mount Amiata region.
Why not embark on a hiking trail through the trickling streams, chestnut forests and cosy little hamlets tucked into the mountainous area. It is also home to what was once a huge mining district. There’s a superb museum dedicated to the mining history of what was one of the most important mercury mines in the world!
Visitors would thrill at the chance to relax and unwind in one of several natural hot springs in the towns of Bagni San Filippo, Bagno Vignoni and San Casciano dei Bagni. The steaming hot springs are heated by the geothermal activity that still exists under the earth because of the once active Mount Amiata.
Why not embark on a hiking trail through the trickling streams, chestnut forests and cosy little hamlets tucked into the mountainous area. It is also home to what was once a huge mining district. There’s a superb museum dedicated to the mining history of what was one of the most important mercury mines in the world!
Visitors would thrill at the chance to relax and unwind in one of several natural hot springs in the towns of Bagni San Filippo, Bagno Vignoni and San Casciano dei Bagni. The steaming hot springs are heated by the geothermal activity that still exists under the earth because of the once active Mount Amiata.
Experience walking along a section of the famous Via Francigena which passes by the foot of the mountain. Travel along Via Cassia and admire a stunning view of the old Abbey of San Salvatore. There is an entertaining festival held near the abbey in July that’s well worth a visit.
If you happen to be passing through the Mount Amiata area in the winter months, why not spend a day whizzing down the ski slopes of the Marsiliana and the Prato della Contessa?
Throughout the rest of the year there’s a scenic hiking trail that will lead you around the 28 kilometres long ring of the volcano where you can learn all about its history.
Perhaps you could also plan a day trip of three beautiful towns in the area called Piancastagnaio, Arcidosso and Santa Fiora where there are lots of tourist attractions to explore.
Mount Amiata is the perfect place in Tuscany to base your vacation as there’s so much for visitors to see and do, so be inspired to book your next holiday here!
If you happen to be passing through the Mount Amiata area in the winter months, why not spend a day whizzing down the ski slopes of the Marsiliana and the Prato della Contessa?
Throughout the rest of the year there’s a scenic hiking trail that will lead you around the 28 kilometres long ring of the volcano where you can learn all about its history.
Perhaps you could also plan a day trip of three beautiful towns in the area called Piancastagnaio, Arcidosso and Santa Fiora where there are lots of tourist attractions to explore.
Mount Amiata is the perfect place in Tuscany to base your vacation as there’s so much for visitors to see and do, so be inspired to book your next holiday here!
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picture 1: Zyance / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Fir0002 / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 1: Zyance / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Fir0002 / CC BY-SA 3.0;
