Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Monte Ceceri, Fiesole
Tuscany
The cypress-and-holm-oak hill of Ceceri is honeycombed with the abandoned sandstone quarries that supplied Florence's grey stone. Paths from Fiesole or Maiano climb through them to a clearing with a plaque marking Leonardo's 1506 flight attempt and a view over the Arno valley to the Chianti hills.
Duration
2–3 hours
Distance
6 km
Elevation
+300 m
Best season
March – November
Parking · Free
Free parking in Fiesole or at Maiano; walk up through the wood.
Water
Fountains in Fiesole and Maiano.
Highlights
- Historic pietra serena quarry galleries
- Leonardo's flight-test clearing
- View over Florence and the Arno valley
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the wood paths; open quarry edges, keep close.
