The trail runs along the southern edge of the Berignone Forest Nature Reserve, in a landscape of great naturalist and historical interest. An old road at the bottom of the valley provides access to the "Castello dei Vescovi", or "Torraccia", one of the most important medieval sites in the Volterra area. Ideal for families and people with disabilities, the trail can also be covered by horse or mountain bike. The route is facilitated by the presence of some spaces for rest, accessible to all, and by a wide, flat and beaten path located, for the most part, in the shade of fresh woods. The encounter with vast forests and wild fauna, the recognition of the most typical trees in the area and the observation of countless geological evidences are some of the most characteristic experiences of this route. But the central element remains the discovery of the fluvial ecosystem, with its typical riverside vegetation and countless species of animals and plants. A discovery facilitated by the possibility of making your way back along the banks of the river Sellate, stopping to observe the numerous testimonies of aquatic life up close.
Font: Comunità Montana Alta Val di Cecina
Date:
Local: Berignone (Volterra)
Estimated time: 8:30 - 12:00
Level: Tourist
Lenght: 7,5 km
Elevation gain: 200m
Effective walking time: 3h
Gathering place:
Participation cost: 15€ - Payment on site in cash.
Responsible guide: Maurício de Curtis
- Booking: Reservations are necessary for organizational reasons and third-party insurance (RTC), and must be done by electronic means (e-mail) or phone.
- Maximum forecast of 12 participants. In case of shortage of places, the tour will be repeated. The same is true in case of bad weather.
- Kids: Used to walking.
- Dogs: Only if tied to the collar due to the presence of wild animals in the region.
- **Is required** use of closed sneakers (preferably trekking) with good grip to avoid slipping on wet rocks and foliage during the course.
- It's recommended comfortable clothes, at least 2 liters of water, packed lunch and snacks.
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