Nature walks and cycle paths
Paths in Val di Chio |
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The valley is crossed by several circular paths, pointed out by notice boards and directions. There are three kinds of itineraries: the path of the mills, the path of the villages with their churches and the path of castles. The path of the mills is on a level ground and goes along the river Vingone; the path of the villages winds among settlements on the hillsides at an altitude of 300 m., while the path of the castles goes along the hillstop that enclose the valley. #top |
Delightful Route “Old mills” in Val di Chio |
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The route of «old mills» goes along the ancient stream named Cilone, now flowed into the Vingone after the reclamation works of the past centuries. The route was planned for the enjoyment and relaxing of no agelimit people. The area presents different sorts of environment such as age-old oaks or rows of maples that define the street, as well as a fine view. Along the way we find toponymes that state the old function of this places, such as Mulin Nuovo, Mulino Bianco, Mulino dello Zoppo, etc: the idea of calling it «course of old mills» arises from here. #top |
CAI’s routes |
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The area of Castiglion Fiorentino is crossed by marked routes of Cai. (Italian Alpine Club).
Route n.. 50: Route n.. 555: Route n.. 557: Route n.. 559: The routes are indicated by signs with white and red stripes, the official colours of the Italian Alpine Club, placed on trees or rocks. There are also direction indicators at crossroads. #top |