Places
Park·Easy·Relaxing·Popular
Bosco di Sant'Antonio, Abetone
Tuscany
The Bosco di Sant'Antonio above Abetone-Cutigliano in the Apennine forest is one of the UNESCO 'Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe' — old-growth beech trees over 350 years old. The forest is above the Sestaione valley. Black woodpecker and hazel grouse resident. Brown bear occasional. The Abetone ski resort is 10 minutes away — extraordinary contrast. Dogs off-leash.
Duration
2.5 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+300 m
Best season
Year-round
Highlights
- UNESCO-listed old-growth beech forest — trees over 350 years old
- Black woodpecker and hazel grouse resident in the ancient beech
- Brown bear occasional — next to the Abetone ski resort
With your dog
Old-growth forest; dogs off-leash.
