Walks in the Camaldoli Forest

Camaldoli, for over a thousand years a perfect symbiosis with the forest

The short itinerary that leads from the Camaldoli Monastery to Castagno Miraglia, a natural monument in the National Park

The itinerary that from Aia di Guerrino climbs to Monte Penna, an extraordinary balcony over the Lama Forest and the Ridracoli Dam

The itinerary that from Aia di Guerrino climbs to Poggio Spillo, descends to the Lama and returns along the path of the Scalandrini.

The itinerary that from the Hermitage of Camaldoli climbs to the Apennine crinal and then reaches Poggio Scali with the GEA 00 route

Itineraries with a length of between 5 and 11 kilometers that connect the monastery, the hermitage, Poggio Tre Confini and the Cotozzo Refuge

The Path of the Wolf in Moggiona. An educational itinerary in the National Park to recognize the traces and habits of this predator

Monaco Guido accompanies us on ancient routes characterized by beautiful nature and a particularly interesting history

Camaldoli represents the heart of the National Park of the Casentinesi Forests, Monte Falterona and Campigna. Indeed, we can say that if today this green area on the Tuscan-Romagna Apennines exists, much of the credit is undoubtedly by the Camaldolese monks. Since the foundation of this monastic place, at the beginning of the 11th century, the care of the forest was an essential rule. A love for the environment and at the same time a source of income derived from the sale of timber. Since the Middle Ages, the long trunks of silver fir left the Casentino with a natural means of transport represented by the Arno and headed for Florence and Pisa, where they were used for the construction of important and large buildings (including the Duomo of Florence) and the construction of ships.
The Monastery and the Sacred Hermitage of Camaldoli integrate perfectly with the surrounding forest. Today it would be impossible to think of the spirituality of these places excluding the beautiful nature in which they are immersed. It is equally true that this nature would not have the same value without a historical, religious, cultural reality like Camaldoli.
The numerous CAI paths present in the woods of this area certainly trace ancient work paths and also important communication routes. From these assumptions, walking on these paths has a charm that goes beyond the wonders that nature offers us. The symbiosis with spirituality is always present. Both from the monastery and from the hermitage there are many paths on which we can try our hand. Short and relaxing walks for everyone, as well as challenging routes, in terms of length and height difference, suitable for those who make trekking a real passion. Short walk or long hike, on the way back, a good chocolate prepared according to an ancient recipe of the Monks of Camaldoli awaits us.

FROM THE MONASTERY OF CAMALDOLI TO THE MIRAGLIA CHESTNUT

EXCURSION ON MONTE PENNA, BALCONY ON ROMAGNA

FROM AIA DI GUERRINO TO POGGIO SPILLO AND THE LAMA FOREST

FROM CAMALDOLI, TO POGGIO TRE CONFINI AND THE COTOZZO REFUGE

FROM THE HERMITAGE OF CAMALDOLI TO POGGIO SCALI

THE PATH OF THE WOLF IN MOGGIONA - EDUCATIONAL ITINERARY

WALKING IN NATURE AND HISTORY ACCOMPANIED BY THE MONK GUIDO