Places
Hike·Easy·Scenic·Hidden gem
Monte Albano, Pistoia–Prato
Tuscany
Monte Albano (630 m) between Pistoia and Florence is the forested ridge overlooking Vinci (Leonardo da Vinci's birthplace). The ridge walk gives views south to Florence and north to the Pistoia plain. The landscape below is exactly as Leonardo painted it in the background of the Mona Lisa — this interpretation is contested but the countryside is identical. Hoopoe and golden oriole in the olive groves.
Duration
2.5 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+300 m
Best season
March – October
Highlights
- Landscape claimed to be the Mona Lisa background
- Leonardo da Vinci's birthplace village of Vinci visible below
- Finest sunset view between Florence and Pistoia
With your dog
Forest ridge; dogs off-leash.
