Trails in Val di Chio

The valley is crossed by numerous trails easily walked and marked with special signs. The routes are of various difficulties divided into 3 types:
Mill route: completely flat along the river Vingone;
Church & Village route: along the roads;
Castle route: most difficult of the three on top of the hills that surround the valley.

Mill (Mulino) route - Val di Chio

Of considerable historical significance and environmental landscape, offers the opportunity for genuine moments of relaxation and fun outdoors away from sources of pollution and noise. Along the route you can perform exercises with the free equipment and the help of the signs. The name is inspired by the many names that characterize the location and demonstrate the function of these ancient places such as "Mulino Nuovo", "Mulino Bianco", "Mulino dello Zoppo", "Mulinacci" etc etc.

Castle route (Cai n.50):

The path winds on the top of the hills that form the watershed between two opposing sides, the name stemming from the capes used as sighting and check posts. You can plan daily excursions throughout the ridge, or plan a shorter and less demanding one. The track, inserted between the routes of CAI, is noticed with the classic signs of red and white. Starting from Piazzale Garibaldi (Board n°1) follow the signs to the CAI route 555 that leads to the top of Monte Castiglion Maggio passing the chapel of St.Peter Mammi. It rises quickly, reaching a maximum of about 760 mt above sea level. On the summit it crosses the path CAI 555 and following the road on the right, down to the Passo della Foce, (Board n°11). At this point you can return to the starting point along the panoramic road of the Palazzo del Pero n°40, direction Castiglion Fiorentino, or fall in Val di Chio in the vicinity of the village of St. Margherita through the steep road that follows the secondary ridge, or continue to the Mount Cometa Caldesi, always following the CAI signs. Continuing the path of the ridge you can climb all the way to the crest of the mountain from where you can enjoy the beauty of the Val di Chio, its castles and its suburbs. Shortly before Caldesi are indications for Collesecco and St. Cristina. Going forward, the trail climbs gradually showing the ruined homes of Mount Cometa where formerly stood the castle of which today no trace remains. Exceeded the remains of houses, turn right and follow the signs to the Castle of Montanina.

The territory of Castiglion Fiorentino is marked with trails of the CAI (Italian Alpine Club)

Route N° 50: 17.5km
Monte Castiglion Maggio - La Foce - The Montanina - Step Belvedere - Spinabbio

Route N°555: 5km
Piazzale Garibaldi - Monte Castiglion Maggio

Route N°557: 5km
Spinabbio - Pergognano

Route N°559: 12km
Spinabbio - Park Comunanze - Castle Montecchio

The routes are marked by signs with white and red stripes, the colours of the official Italian Alpine Club, placed on trees or boulders.
At any crossroads you can also find arrow indications.