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Monte Amiata towers 90 km northeast<\/strong> of our flats in Via di Mezzo 2. In about 1 h 40\u2032 by car<\/strong>, you go from the sea to the high-altitude woods: follow the SP 158 to Grosseto, take the SS 223 towards Siena, exit at Paganico and continue on the SP 64\/SS 323 towards Arcidosso-Vetta Amiata to the Rifugio Cantore, the starting point of the main trails. <\/p>\n\n

A former volcano 1 738 m<\/strong> high, Monte Amiata dominates the entire Tuscan coastline: in summer it offers cool, centuries-old beech forests, while in winter it transforms into a small ski resort with 10 km of slopes and cross-country trails.<\/p>\n\n

Not to be missed<\/h3>\n\n
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  • Rifugio Cantore<\/strong> – starting point of the Anello della Vetta (5.2 km, +250 m difference in altitude, suitable for families).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Summit cross<\/strong> – 360\u00b0 panorama: from Lake Trasimeno to the Argentario and the peaks of the Apennines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Educational charcoal<\/strong> kilns along the trail, testimony to the ancient trade of the \u201ccharcoal burners\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Chestnut and porcini woods<\/strong>: regulated harvesting in autumn (daily permit).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    Recommended experiences<\/h3>\n\n
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    • Trekking & MTB<\/strong> among larches and lava stones in spring\/summer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Snowshoe or ski hire<\/strong> on the Canalgrande slope (ideal for beginners) in winter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Gastro-tip<\/strong> at the refuge: mushroom soup, polenta with wild boar and chestnut-flavoured \u201cAmiatino\u201d chocolate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Post-trek<\/strong> relaxation at the free thermal baths of Bagni San Filippo<\/strong>: the \u201cWhite Whale\u201d is a 40 \u00b0C limestone waterfall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      Practical Info<\/h3>\n\n

      Photos and drones allowed outside the protected wildlife area (please respect the signs).<\/p>\n\n

      Temperatures: above 1 500 m it can drop below 18 \u00b0C even in August \u2192 bring a light jacket.<\/p>\n\n

      Free parking at Rifugio Cantore; toilets and bar open all year round (reduced opening hours in low 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