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Ancient Chestnut Tree of Piasci
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Ancient Chestnut Tree of Piasci
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Ancient Chestnut Tree of Piasci
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Road cycling
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Federica
December 20, 2023
Hiking
Chestnut groves are an iconic element of the Valtellina forest landscape. Thousands of them were cultivated in this mid-mountain area, because in the post-war period and in times of famine, the chestnut was an important source of sustenance. Near Piasci there is a chestnut tree with a picturesque trunk, which has placidly overlooked the Valtellina for centuries.
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•Nicola Aldo Tomasi
July 8, 2022
Road cycling
Splendid centuries-old chestnut, over six centuries of life. Nicknamed the Centòn, perhaps it owes its longevity to the shadow it gave to the saint Benigno de 'Medici during the summer breaks (made even more pleasant by the excellent local wine).
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Best routes near Ancient Chestnut Tree of Piasci
3.0
(1)
9
hikers
7.04km
02:11
250m
250m
Forest trail through historic chestnut groves to alpine pastures with Bernina views and centuries-old trees.
Moderate
3
hikers
26.2km
07:49
770m
770m
Hike the difficult 16.3-mile Valtellina Cultural Trail (via Route 406) in Parco locale di interesse sovracomunale di Triangia, gaining 2536
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4.8
(5)
10
hikers
12.2km
04:06
580m
580m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Moderate
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Elevation 570 m
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