"It's so hot!"
Tour
When the heat becomes unbearable, you can drive from Podere Grotta Antica up to Monte Amiata, where the air is cool and smells of the forest. The first stop is Abbadia San Salvatore, with its ancient monastery and medieval streets; then Santa Fiora, an elegant village nestled among chestnut trees and springs. From there, the road climbs further up to the mountain refuges, where the view embraces endless valleys and the silence of the mountains offers a breath of freedom.
When the sun beats down and the air seems to stand still, there is no better remedy than setting off from Podere Grotta Antica and climbing, curve after curve, through the woods of Monte Amiata. The road first takes you to Abbadia San Salvatore, a medieval village that preserves its ancient abbey and an atmosphere suspended in time, made up of cool, shady alleys. Here, a stop at the Azienda Agricola La Rosa Amiatina is almost a must: a genuine place where you can discover the authentic flavors of the mountains and the hospitality of those who live the land with passion.
Continuing on, you arrive at Santa Fiora, one of the most charming villages in the mountains: here, clear springs flow through the gardens, chestnut trees envelop the village in a green embrace, and the main square invites you to stop for a coffee or a glass of local wine.
Then the road climbs again, quieter and surrounded by trees, until it reaches the mountain refuges. Here, the air becomes crisp, the views suddenly open up onto endless valleys, and the peace of the mountains envelops every step. A journey that starts in the warmth of the valley and, in just a few dozen kilometers, rediscovers the authentic pleasure of freshness, nature, and freedom.
Climbing Mount Amiata means leaving behind the heat of the valley and rediscovering the simple pleasure of breathing deeply. It is a journey that refreshes the body and lightens the soul, taking you through authentic villages, shady woods, and endless panoramic views. It is an experience that cannot be described in words alone: it must be lived, step by step, stop by stop, until you feel part of this generous mountain.