アルチドッソ周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ20

Spectacular route through a beech forest

The origin of the term "Macinaie" has no certain scientific explanation. In 2012, however, dozens of millstones made of trachytic stone, probably dating back to the Middle Ages, were found in the highest part of the mountain, about three kilometers from the town; with a diameter of about 70/80 centimeters. They were perhaps used to grind wheat, cereals and dried chestnuts. The area, therefore, could have been a rudimentary millstone laboratory, made with peperino stone from Amiata. The discovery would provide an explanation for the birth of the toponym "Macinaie", as a place where millstones were built.

Starting and finishing point where you can take the chairlift to reach the summit and the trail area, we also find bars, restaurants and snack bars.

Also a place to escape the summer heat. It is much cooler up here.

The crossing and starting point for the last section on Monte Amiata.

Abbadia San Salvatore, in Tuscany, known for its ancient monastery, experienced mining prosperity in the 20th century. With the closure of the mines, tourism became predominant, making it a landmark of Monte Amiata.

Small church with over 800 years of history, this sanctuary is said to have been founded on the site of an apparition of the Madonna which the legend dates between the beginning of the 9th century and the 10th century.

Refreshment point with bars and restaurants and chairlift equipped for transporting bikes to the summit where the trails start. Several trails also start from here, including the ring of refuges which reaches the summit on 90% dirt roads.