The Fosini castle and its magic
A naturalistic trekking between emotions and legends in the Cornate and Fosini nature reserve
New exciting loop in the beautiful Cornate and Fosini Nature Reserve, one of the wildest and best preserved areas in Tuscany.
We will enter the reserve from the thousand-year-old Castle of Fosini, a medieval fortress guarding the silver mines of Poggio Mutti. Overlooked by the Cornate group, it is immersed in legendary woods, where we will discover the magic unleashed by the solitude of the place and the mysterious legends related to ghosts and necromancy.
We will admire such extraordinary features as the thousand-year-old Fosini Chestnut Tree, the vertiginous rock walls of the Rio Riponti and incredible views of limestone cliffs where birds of prey rest.
Along the way, we will encounter rare botanical species. We will stop at a viewpoint at the famous Rosso Ammonitico Quarries of Poggio Mutti, which were used for the parvis of Siena Cathedral.
A loop full of emotions, legends and wilderness, not to be missed.
The tour will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, starting at 09:30 a.m.
Prices include
- Organization
- Assistance of legally licensed environmental hiking guide under L.R. 86/2016 with RCT policy
Supplemental charges
- Transportation
- Everything not mentioned under the "Prices include" section
Meeting point
Plan
- Length: 13 kilometers
- Difficulty: Easy hiking
- Height difference: 650 meters positive
- Trail type: loop, scenic, and historical interests
- What to bring: packed lunch, water 1.5 liters each, mandatory waterproof hiking or trail shoes, long pants, layered clothing (microfleece, windproof, shell or k-way), optional trekking poles, backpack and battery charger
- Dogs allowed: yes, to be communicated at booking to verify that the maximum number recommended for the excursion is reached
Cancellation
and no-show policies
The guide reserves the right to make changes to the hike to ensure the safety of the group, or to cancel the hike in case of bad weather and/or alertness.
The excursion will be confirmed upon reaching a minimum of 8 people and a maximum of 25 people.
