Trekking on Monte Pisano

1 Day

Let’s discover Monte Pisano on foot: routes off the beaten paths, surrounded by amazing nature with wonderful views just out of town. Monte Pisano area will surprise you with its history, too: archaeology, middle age hamlets, renaissance villas….a whole treasure chest just to be experienced!
A Guided half-day excursion, suitable for everybody, into one of the most authentic tuscan countryside

What awaits you:

  • Introductory briefing with your licenced hiking guide
  • 3-hours walk on the routes that cross Monte Pisano

With this activity you will cross the beautiful paths of Monte Pisano area: a good excercise for your legs while discovering nature, art and history. Backpacking and accompanied by a licenced hiking guide you can admire all the treasures and secrets that this magical place can offer.

See the complete courses and dates in the “Program” section

Our agency organizes this activity every Tuesday and Friday, for requests of other dates send a request with the appropriate form

Itinerary planning

Every first week of the month

Route: 5Km

Difference in altitude: 250m

Duration: 2h 30m

Description:

Our route starts from the town of San Giuliano and includes stages of significant landscape and historical interest: the pass mentioned by Dante in the XXXIII canto of the hell; the archaeological site of Monte Castellare which offers the findings of both an Etruscan historical phase and an early medieval phase; to the hermitage of Spelonca founded at the end of the 12th century. at the mouth of a cave.

3 hours

Every second week of the month

Route: 8Km

Difference in altitude: 300m

Duration: 3h

Description:

The ring starts from Vicopisano to get to know the slopes of the hills that dominate the village. In a succession of luxuriant vegetation and limestone, Mediterranean scrub and waterways, we will discover landscapes, traces of history and local production that characterize this surprising portion of the territory of Monte Pisano.

2.5 hours

Every third week of the month

Route: 5Km

Difference in altitude: 300m

Duration: 2h 30m

Description:

The route develops on the south-western side of Monte Pisano, inside the A.N.P.I.L. Valley of the Sources. From this area rich in springs, water was channeled and conveyed for the water supply of Pisa and the surrounding areas. The wood of the maritime pines was also taken to supply the Maritime Republic of Pisa. Finally, the chestnut trees planted in the 16th century were an important source of livelihood for the local populations, especially with the production of flour.

2.5 hours

Every fourth week of the month

Route: 8Km

Difference in altitude: 430m

Duration: 3h

Description:

From the Certosa di Calci you go up the eastern slopes of the Calci basin to discover Nicosia and Montemagno, giving an overview of the life of yesterday and today on the slopes of the mountain. An excellent half-day excursion to combine with a visit to the Charterhouse

3 hours

Rates and services

The rate includes

  • GAE guide enabled

The rate does not include

  • Transfers
  • Unscheduled food expenses
  • Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".

Info and conditions

Recommended clothing

Comfortable clothing for nature walks, hiking shoes or trainers (avoid smooth soles)

Useful info on the activity

The instructor reserves the right to ascertain the level of preparation of each individual participant.
In case of bad weather and based on the technical preparation of the participants, it will be the instructor’s responsibility to choose the place and the most favorable route for carrying out the sporting activity.
For larger groups we invite you to send us a request in order to formulate the best personalized offer
Minimum age: 10 years
Reservations are available up to 72 hours before the event
Minimum 8 participants | Maximum 15 participants

Terms of cancellation

In case of bad weather, it will be necessary to change the date of the activity. If the customer is unable to change the date, a refund of 50% of the amount paid as a deposit (for opening costs) will be provided. If the customer does not show up and does not cancel within the 24 hours preceding the activity, it will not be refunded. In the event that the customer wishes to cancel the booking, a refund of 50% of the amount paid as a deposit (for opening costs) will be made if this occurs within 24 hours of the booked event. After this deadline there will be no refund

You can send your enquiry via the form below.

Trekking on Monte Pisano
From €20
/ Adulti (o tariffa unica) - Adults (or single rate)