Discover Casentino
Ideas and practical tips for your stay in the Casentino valley: nature, villages, food, seasons and travelling with children.
The region
Camaldoli and La Verna: the two sacred hearts of the Casentino
Among ancient forests and monastic silence: a journey to the Hermitage of Camaldoli and the Sanctuary of La Verna, the two spiritual hearts of the Casentino.
With children
Casentino with children: wild Tuscany to experience as a family
Between UNESCO World Heritage forests, medieval castles and trails for the whole family, the Casentino is authentic Tuscany, waiting to be discovered with children.
Food & wine
Flavours of the Casentino: A Cuisine of Woodland and Soil
Chestnuts, the red potatoes of Cetica and tortelli alla lastra: a journey through the authentic flavours of the Casentino, among woods and watermills.
Practical info
The Casentino, a valley to reach unhurriedly: the road from Florence and Arezzo
How to reach the Casentino from Florence and Arezzo: regional roads, the railway and the first glimpse of the valley that leads to Borgo Tramonte.
Outdoors
The trails of the Parco delle Foreste Casentinesi near Borgo Tramonte
Over 600 km of trails winding through centuries-old beech woods, hermitages and waterfalls: how to explore the Parco delle Foreste Casentinesi on foot, setting out from Borgo Tramonte.
Seasons
When to Visit the Casentino: A Guide to the Four Seasons
From the green awakening of spring to the belling of stags in autumn, all the way to winter's silent snow: how the Casentino changes, season after season.