Trekking tour to the ghost village of Fornello (FI)
Highlights
- A trekking route immersed in the nature of the Tuscan Apennines, among woods, streams and fruit trees.
- Discover the ghost village of Fornello, an enchanted place with a fairytale atmosphere.
- An experience that combines outdoor activities, nature, history and local culture.
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I have been a Tuscany Guide for more than 10 years and wish to reveal to the traveller the most authentic aspect of the places I love, showing them through the eyes of those who live them every day.
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Full description
Not far from Florence there is a little-known and fascinating place: the old Fornello railway station and the surrounding village, now completely abandoned. It is a place with a unique atmosphere, come and discover it with a trekking tour!
The trail winding through the Mugello woods will take you to explore the disused railway tracks, the ghostly tunnel, and the abandoned and overgrown railway huts. The environmental guide who will accompany you will make you relive these places of the past, immersed in legend and nature.
An excursion in Mugello cannot end without tasting good Tuscan wine and typical products. It will be a relaxing moment along the way, to be enjoyed to the full in order to discover all the aspects of this wonderful land, between history, nature and flavours.
What we will do
The meeting point will be at the Vicchio (FI) railway station, where we will meet the environmental guide who will lead us along the itinerary. Leaving the town, we will take the trekking route through the Mugello Apennines, an area inhabited in antiquity by the Etruscans and the Romans, by the Conti Guidi in the Middle Ages and by farming families until the 1960s.
We will take a journey between past and present, immersed in a nature where the hand of man is always clearly visible. We will walk among olive, peach, apple and cherry trees, and as we ascend in altitude the typical hilly landscape will give way to woodland. We will then arrive at the ghost village of Fornello, where the old station, topped by a quarry and work buildings, forms a real village in the heart of the mountain. Here, the remains of the railway run into the forest, giving the visitor amagical, fairy-tale atmosphere.
After exploring the village, we will stop at the tables next to the mine, surrounded by nature, perfect for enjoying a moment of relaxation accompanied by a glass of wine and a typical Tuscan snack. After refreshing ourselves, we will resume our walk through woods and streams of clear water, and the loop trail will end by crossing a cultivation of chestnut trees, a typical activity in the mountainous area of Mugello.
The activity lasts five hours in total. The ti trek is about 7 km long, has a fair difference in altitude and includes some challenging stretches.
Who it is aimed at
This activity is at an intermediate level and is open to anyone with a fair amount of training, with no age limit.
Other information
Attention! Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time.
The activity can be booked throughout the year and is confirmed when there are at least 2 participants.
Recommended clothing
Comfortable clothes suitable for the season and hiking shoes
Don't forget to bring
Water bottle and camera
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Vicchio, Florence
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is moderate. You get a full refund if you cancel within 8 days from the activity start date. Within 7 and 5 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
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