Castello di Sammezzano : Leccio

This is a professionally guided  beautiful walk that is directly across from the Luxury outlet called The Mall.  We walk through the beautiful red wood forest with the giant Sequoias.  There are about 200 trees planted here and the oldest are from the  middle of XIX Century.  Sammezzano Castle,  belonged to one of the most important families of the Florentine aristocracy: the Panciatichi Ximenes d'Aragona. Made in the 19th century by the brilliant mind of Ferdinando, it has an interesting story, told in its rooms full of elaborate polychrome stuccoes, which echo charming oriental residences.  The castello is closed and only opens for a very short time in the spring.   

If you want to stay at The Mall and shop or have a lunch there are busses that go directly to SMN train station 

Distance  11km

Total climb :320m

Terrain:  This walk is pretty flat, we have white roads, forest , fields and a few spots of uneven footing. 

Level:  easy in terms of elevation, but it is 11km and we will walk at a good walking pace since its so flat. 

What to bring: hiking boots, poles if you want them, at least 1L of water, snacks /sandwich, backpack, 

Extra info re: Here is the link to the Castello  https://www.sammezzano.info/

If you want to come and need a ride, shout out and we will try and arrange it. 

Meeting point:  Parking lot next to the store Moncler, Via di Sammezzano, 12, 50066 Leccio FI  

Cost: 25 Euro

Cancellation policy : Don’t cancel, just come and enjoy our first walk in the peaceful woods!