Walking Montalbano July 2021
In July excursions on the historical paths of Lamporecchio and Montalbano continue
Walking Montalbano guided walks continue in July with excursions during the week and in the weekend.
On July 3rd we start from Fornello and then we climb to Sant’Amato where you can admire the monumental vineyards, we go on to via Le Croci, Leporaia hill and we come back to the starting place with a loop trail.
On July 8th starting from the village of Porciano, the group will walk towards the areas of Madonnino, Casa di Monte and then will continue to Poggio alla Baghera to return to Porciano with a path mainly in the woods.
On July 15th the walk starts from Lamporecchio, following a path surrounded by olive groves and vineyards and stops at Forrà Pruno farm, a local producer of olive oil, vegetables, fruit and site of a laboratory for the production of jams, fruit jiuce and sauces. After the visit the walk goes back to the starting point.
On July 17th after a visit of the Church and its evocative Romanic crypt in San Baronto, the walk will follow the Montalbano ridge path immersed in chestnut and pine trees to discover some of the best views and then head to San Baronto with a loop trail.
On July 22nd the walk will take place around Porciano, exploring a path which leads to Leporaia hill, Fornello, Saletto and Belvedere among ancient paths and tabernacles when the sun begins to set unveiling unforgettable colours and views. The participants who want to eat in the fields can bring with them sandwiches, drinks and the necessary things for a picnic at twilight.
On July 31st the walk starts from Centocampi between Lamporecchio and Larciano and then continues to via Ciri to head to the medieval village of Larciano Castello, a fortress used by Pistoia’s citizens in the Middle Ages as sighting tower. At the end the trail goes back to the starting point with a loop path.
For the complete July itineraries with times and starting points please download the programme.
The excursions are organized for groups of maximum 25 people, with booking required for each participant and according to local legislation and applicable health recommendations regarding safety to help avoid the spread of Covid-19. All our guided visits are free and are in Italian and English with our qualified guide Michela Del Negro.
Tourist Office San Baronto +39 0573766472
Qualified guide Michela Del Negro +39 347 8156922
Email: turismo@comune.lamporecchio.pt.it
