The Camminando il Montalbano (Walking Montalbano) series returns. Together with the environmental hiking guide Michela Del Negro, there are many opportunities to immerse yourself in walks to discover Lamporecchio and its surroundings, in the tranquility of nature, along the area’s trails.
The initiative is organized by the Municipality of Lamporecchio and the San Baronto-Lamporecchio Tourist Office.
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Program – June
Thursday, June 6
Porciano from the hamlet to the ridge path
Hill walk between Le Gorgole and Poggio alla Baghera. Upon returning to Porciano, it will be possible to visit the Church of San Giorgio.
Meeting point: 5 PM at Bar Magnelli, intersection of Via Porcianese and Via Montalbano
Duration: until 8.30 PM
Difficulty: medium with uphill sections (8 km)
Thursday, July 11
Medieval paths
Walk to Larciano Castello. From Centocampi, you will walk along Via Bufignano, ascending towards the medieval village of Larciano Castello, a fortification used by the people of Pistoia as a watchtower.
Meeting point: 8.45 AM at the parking lot of Intercommunal Pools Larciano-Lamporecchio, Via Marconi (loc. Centocampi)
Duration: until 12 PM
Difficulty: medium with uphill sections (9 km)
Thursday, July 18
Views and colors
Walk with a visit to the church and Romanesque crypt of San Baronto.
Meeting point: 8.45 AM at the Church of San Baronto, Piazza Fra’ Giraldi, San Baronto
Duration: until 12 PM
Difficulty: medium (5 km)
Thursday, July 25
Colors, flavors, and traditions
Walk with a visit to Forrà Pruno Farm.
Meeting point: 8:45 AM at Giap gas station, Via Leonardo Da Vinci 44, Lamporecchio
Duration: until 12:00 PM
Difficulty: medium (4 km)
Details
Maximum number of participants: 30
Upcoming appointments: August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, September 5, 14, 21, and 28
Equipment
Comfortable trekking shoes (no flip-flops, no sandals), a good supply of water, sun hat, and sunscreen