Ponte della Valle to Percorso trail 553
Marradi · about 1 h 05 min by car from Florence
The walk
7.2 km out-and-back walk near Marradi, up to Percorso 553 (Monte Caibano), 471 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 530 and 802 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at La Campanara in Galeata (17.9 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 05 min (46 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
44.04799,11.67334
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.
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.
- 12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
- 13:15Lunch at La Campanara in Galeata, 18 km by car.
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