Abetone is one of the best known locations in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. It is located in the province of Pistoia at an altitude of 1,388 m above sea level and is surrounded by the highest peaks in Tuscany such as the Alpe Tre Potenze and the Mount Libro Aperto, both above 1,900 meters.
Snowshoeing in Abetone is a winter activity suitable for everyone. Walking with the snowshoes allows you to reach the most pristine corners and the most scenic viewpoints. Thrills, fun and nature are guaranteed!
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Enter the marvellous snow-covered woods of Abetone with a leisurely snowshoe hike on the area's most evocative hiking trails. A guide will accompany you to discover this unspoilt place where you can admire the amazing winter landscape of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. Put on your snowshoes and enjoy this adventure!
Get ready for a one-day snowshoe hike in one of the snowiest destinations in Tuscany, Lake Nero dell'Abetone. Along the 9 km route, with a maximum altitude difference of 500 m, you will cross a snow-covered beech forest before arriving at the sight of the peaks touching 2,000 metres. Here you will admire the impressive frozen lake while drinking hot tea or a bitter drink at the bivouac guarding it. We are waiting for you!
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Abetone is one of the best locations for snowshoeing in Tuscany. Whether as a couple, in a group with friends or with the whole family, a snowshoeing is a great way to spend a winter day in a different way, exploring the beauty of the area and breathing in the pure mountain air.
There are numerous snowshoeing trails on the Abetone mountains, from the easiest and suitable even for children, to the most challenging, reserved for those who are already trained enough to walk in the mountains. Snowshoeing is used to travel routes in the middle of forests, on slopes, on beaten trails or on fresh snow.
Thanks to these comfortable shoes that you attach to your boots, you are able to walk nimbly on the snow and, with the help of sticks, have less difficulty climbing slopes. In any case, the effort of the climb is always repaid by the beauty of the landscape…and, perhaps, by a good lunch at lodge!
Several snowshoeing routes start from the main square of the town of Abetone. Some of these are loop trails that penetrate into the surrounding beech forests and woods, following scenic trails with panoramic views of Mount Cimone, Mount Libro Aperto, and the highest peaks of theTuscan-Emilian Apennines.
Mount Open Book, so called because when viewed from a certain angle it resembles, precisely, an open book, is one of the most popular destinations for hikers and has several route variations. With snowshoes on your feet, you can also reach Black Lake, La Selletta Refuge and other points of interest in the area.
A guided snowshoe hike in Abetone may have different costs depending on the length of the hike, the time of year, or any included services. To get an idea, a full-day snowshoeing trip costs 50€ each (40€ for minors), with snowshoes and sticks rentable for 10€.
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22 Jan 2024 | Snowshoeing between the Abetone trails and the shores of Lago Nero
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Michela F.
