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Monastery of the San Michele alle Formiche

Monastery of the San Michele alle Formiche - Pomarance (PI)

Course Description

The track consists of two parts. The first trail is short (round trip) and allows us to get a spectacular view of the waterfall and the gorge of the Radicagnoli creek. The second trail is largely "ring" and presents us with canyons, waterfalls and deep pools. The first documented records of this important thermal spa date back to 1266. The existing building on the site (equipped with a characteristic covered passage connecting the hotel to the small building not far from where the thermal waters descended into the pools for the treatments) originated. if in 1512 to replace a pre-existing smaller one and was then subjected over time to various restorations, extensions and renovations.

Font: Comunità Montana Alta Val di Cecina


There are pools and waterfalls along the trail where we can bathe!!

Excursion Fact Sheet


Date:

Local: Pomarance - Pisa

Estimated time: 8:30 - 13:00

Level: Hiker easy (useful to walking)

Length: 8,5 km

Elevation gain: 200m

Effective walking time: 3,5h

Gathering place: Parking Saline di Volterra (Sarzanese Valdera/SR439)

Participation cost: 15€ - Payment in loco (only cash).

Responsible guide: Maurício de Curtis

Details and Recommendations

- 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, bathing suits, at least 2 liters of water, packed lunch and snacks.

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- Doubts and clarifications enter in contact with us. It will be a pleasure to help you.


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