Places
Hike·Easy·Scenic·Popular
Monte Amiata
Tuscany
Monte Amiata (1,738 m) is an ancient dormant volcano dominating southern Tuscany. Chestnut and beech forest cover the flanks; the summit iron cross offers views from the Tyrrhenian to the Apennines. The mountain is dotted with medieval hilltop villages — Abbadia San Salvatore, Santa Fiora, Arcidosso.
Duration
3 hours
Distance
8 km
Elevation
+400 m
Best season
May – October
Highlights
- Extinct volcano summit
- Medieval hilltop villages circuit
- Chestnut forest in autumn
With your dog
Chestnut forest paths; dogs off-leash on the summit area.
