LA local walk Settignano – Ponte a Mensola – Vincigliata

A varied walk around Settignano, from the “Via Vecchia” and the eclectic Castello di Mezzaratta through Ponte a Mensola and the house where Boccaccio lived, to the romantic castle of Vincigliata and the pleasant woods around it, ending up on the “via degli scalpellini”.

Distance: 7,5 km.

Total climb: 300 m.

Terrain: quiet paved roads, old cobblestone roads, wood trails.

Level: easy/Moderate

Some short sections are through wooded trails and are uneven and rocky, therefore hiking shoes are recommended.