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Riserva Biogenetica Naturale di Vallombrosa
Biogenetic Nature Reserve of Vallombrosa
Arezzo
Tuscany
055-862029
Type: Sightseeing
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Arezzo
Tuscany
055-862029
Type: Sightseeing
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A worthwhile first diversion north off the SP1 will take you to the splendid Riserva Biogenetica Naturale di Vallombrosa, with, at its heart, the stark white monastery founded by Florentine St Giovanni Gualberto in 1036 (the present building dates from the 16th century), which gave birth to the whole Vallombrosan order. It’s a winding drive up to the monastery, but you are rewarded by some stunning views through the beech, fir and chestnut-forested woods that shield it from the outside world and there are plenty of trekking trails to explore (routes depart from Saltino and the abbey itself). Just north of the reserve, the Passo della Consuma (Consuma Pass, 1,050 m/3,444 feet) will take you over toward Poppi (the lovely rustic bar, Chalet Il Valico, on the pass itself, serves some tasty homemade cakes to its mostly truck-driving clientele).
The main 20-km (12-mile) itinerary, which can also be followed on cross-country skis, takes you from the Passo della Consuma through the centuries-old forests of the Riserva Biogenetica Naturale di Vallombrosa along CAI #00 (pick up the red and white signs on the right of the SS70). You can also pick up another foot trail to the abbey suitable for cross-country skiing starts at Bagno di Cetica (23 km/14 miles).
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