오르티냐노 라지올로‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪6‬개의 천연기념물

From here, the view sweeps down over the spectacular Balze del Valdarno, spires of clay and sand sculpted by time after an ancient prehistoric lake dried up. Their striking shapes create a unique landscape, contrasting with the surrounding vineyards and green hills. A panorama so evocative that it inspired Leonardo da Vinci, who depicted these forms in the background of works such as the Mona Lisa and the Madonna of the Yarnwinder.

Piantravigne is a small medieval village overlooking the spectacular Balze del Valdarno, clay gullies created by the retreat of an ancient lake. The landscape here is striking, almost lunar, and makes this place truly unique. A Pazzi castle once stood here, destroyed in 1302 after a siege during the battles between the Whites and the Blacks. This episode is also recalled by Dante in the Inferno (Canto XXXII).

Mount Secchieta lies between the municipalities of Reggello and Montemignaio. The peak, approximately 1,500 meters above sea level, is part of the Pratomagno ridge and separates the Casentino valley from the Upper Valdarno valley. There is a refuge there, which can also be reached by a paved road.

Rifugio Secchieta, with its cyclist museum featuring many interesting jerseys. The sandwiches are excellent, and the view is beautiful.

Beginning of May 2025, it was closed.

Borghetto overlooking the Balze del Valdarno. If you climb from the valley, a 1km climb with good gradients. I did it downhill from Setteponti.

Wonderful Pratomagno. Spectacular views of the Casentino and Valdarno. You can spot the Verna hermitage, and if the day is clear you can see Radicofani and Amiata. At the top, beautiful photos of the panorama with the names.

Small but charming village, very quiet just before entering Le Balze di Val d'Arno.