Secchieta Hut – Vallombrosa Abbey loop from Faella

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Secchieta Hut – Vallombrosa Abbey loop from Faella

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Secchieta Hut – Vallombrosa Abbey loop from Faella

04:29

51.2km

1,560m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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5.22 km

Pieve di Cascia

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful Romanesque church that can be visited along the provincial road of Setteponti.

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23.5 km

Secchieta Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Refreshment point at the Giuntini Bar Restaurant.

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28.0 km

The Giants of Italy – Douglas Fir Giants of Vallombrosa

Highlight • Natural Monument

In the Biogenetic Reserve of Vallombrosa (Fi), in the Florentine Mountains, on the northern slopes of the Pratomagno Massif, there are the tallest plants of the whole Italian peninsula; Monumental plants that the particular microclimate of Vallombrosa has made them grow to heights never seen in Italy.
These are plants of the species Pseudotsuga menziesii, or the Douglas fir, also known as American fir.
The first on the podium, reaches a height of 62.45 meters for a circumference of 3.31 meters!
The second classified, which is a few meters away from the first, measures "only" 59.83 meters for a circumference of 3.44 meters.
(Source: ecomuseomontagnafiorentina.it)

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32.4 km

Vallombrosa Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Benedictine abbey surrounded by beech and fir forests. Valombrossa was founded in 1038 by the Florentine nobleman Giovanni Gualberto and became the motherhouse of the Vallumbrosan Order. The church can be visited. Now and then there are concerts.
There is a small monastery shop for souvenirs, honey, cream etc.
There is a playground for the kids. Rest areas and also a restaurant / snack is nearby.

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vallombrosa_Abbey

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32.7 km

Vallombrosa Nature Reserve – North-East Panorama

Highlight • Forest

35.3 km

View of Valdarno

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this point you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Valdarno.

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45.2 km

Reggello Olive Groves and Rural Scenery

Highlight • Natural

Located about halfway along the Setteponti road that leads from Florence to Arezzo, Reggello is a village between the bottom of the Arno valley and the slopes of the Pratomagno mountain ridge. Do not miss the Pieve di S. Pietro a Cascia or the Museum dedicated to Masaccio or, again, the Abbey of Vallombrosa.

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