A route to be covered half by the historic 1898 Funicular Railway and half by leisurely walking
The route starts from the parking lot at Piazzale Giusti, near the Tettuccio Thermal Baths in Montecatini Terme, a wonderful place to visit. In the courtyard of the establishment there are fountains from which the waters of four springs, good for your health, flow, topped by seven allegorical panels, made of ceramic tiles and depicting the various stages of life. Not to be missed is the park with an English garden and the historic bar inside the facility.
Once you leave the Tettuccio spa, you head to the Funicular to conveniently reach Montecatini Alto in just 8 minutes and 30 seconds, aboard the two distinctive red trains, ‘Gigio’ and ‘Gigia’.
This leads to the historical center, where the remains of the ancient walls are still visible. After visiting the village, from Piazza Barbano e Giovanetti you take CAI Path 261A for a very short distance. At the first fork, turn right onto CAI 239A and continue downhill for about one and a half kilometers, until you reach the starting point in Montecatini Terme.