On Monte Amiata, you can fight the summer heat and mugginess by going for a cool dip in the river.
Freshwater streams flow at the foot of this mountain, in the heart of Tuscany, and you can swim in some sections of them, to the delight of those who love to be in close contact with nature.
The places where you can enjoy refreshing dips in the river are unspoilt, often shady settings, which you can reach wearing trekking clothing and experience with the utmost respect for the environment with which you come into contact.
Here are three places where you can bathe in the streams that caress the volcanic cone.
Contents
1.
Where the Ente meets the Vivo
2.
At the Zancona waterfall
3.
The natural pools of Albegna
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Where the Ente meets the Vivo
Ente - Credit: Ambito Amiata
The Ente and the Vivo are two rivers. Their source is in the trachyte rocks of Mount Amiata and the point in which they meet is an enchanting place. It can be reached from Seggiano.
For those coming from Castel del Piano, you need to pass the village of Seggiano and follow the directions first for Castello di Potentino and then continue along the "Località Chiusone” road.
This place can also be reached from the village of Montegiovi by walking down a steep slope.
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At the Zancona waterfall
Zancona Waterfall - Credit: Ambito Amiata
The power of the water varies depending on the season and the flow of the Torrent, which is named after the village of Zancona.
Also known as "Pozzone," this natural pool is located between the territories of Arcidosso and Montenero d'Orcia.
This space is quite popular with the locals too, because it is also easy to get to by car.
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The natural pools of Albegna
Albegna - Credit: Ambito Amiata
When the Albegna River reaches the village of Roccalbegna, its unmistakable voice can be heard, depending on the season. The waters wash the famous rock known as the “Sasso”, continue their course towards Maremma and then flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The flow of the river varies depending on the time of year, while you can find heavenly spots for bathing along its course.
Between the Rigo Torrent and the Albegna Straits, natural pools are created and are worth visiting.
Some stopping places are easily accessible from the town of Roccalbegna and some can be reached from the village of Rocchette di Fazio, while others can only be accessed accompanied by volunteers from the Oasi WWF Bosco Rocconi (Bosco Rocconi WWF Nature Reserve) and can only be visited with guides.
