Le Canove to Gamogna
Marradi · about 1 h by car from Florence
The walk
6.4 km out-and-back walk near Marradi, up to Gamogna, 378 m of total ascent: about 2 h 30 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 795 and 1008 m above sea level. Along the way: Eremo di Gamogna. After the walk: lunch at Antica Porta di Levante in Vicchio (17.7 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Florence: about 1 h (42 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Florence, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
44.02823,11.64443
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Along the way
- Eremo di Gamogna100 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Marradi and start the walk.
- 12:30Back at the start after about 2 h 30 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Antica Porta di Levante in Vicchio, 18 km by car.
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