Visit Pistoia

Leaving behind Pistoia’s walls and following The Way of St. James, you can reach the Parish Church of San Michele at Groppoli, in the middle of olive groves and infinite peace. Dating back to the 12th century, this Romanesque church is dedicated to San Michele Arcangelo and delights us with a lovely facade decorated in the Pisan style, with white and green marble tiles.

Altri tappe

Antica Ferriera Papini

Probabilmente la ferriera più antica della Toscana, citata per la prima volta in un documento del 1388, divenuta nei secoli successivi un importante opificio per la lavorazione del ferro sull’Appennino Pistoiese. Al suo interno custodisce antichi macchinari idraulici e meccanici originali (magli, fucine, un forno e un ingegnoso sistema per la produzione dell’aria compressa, la tromba idroeolica) oltre a conservare una ricca collezione di attrezzi, fondamentali per la lavorazione del ferro. Durante la visita è possibile assistere dal vivo all’arte della battitura del ferro e provare in prima persona le tecniche di forgiatura, trasportando i visitatori alla scoperta dell’antico mestiere del fabbro. (Via Mulin Vecchio, 51028 Maresca - Pistoia)

Pieve di Controne

At Pieve di Controne there is the Pieve di San Giovanni Battista, called the 'the one with the double facade' because, in the 14th century, its facade was reversed and completely turned round due to being badly damaged by a landslide. Even today, you can still see traces of the decorations which once covered the apse's original facade. Leaving the village behind you, you then plunge into chestnut forests, trees that can frequently be found along this route. So you then come to the charming hamlets of Vetteglia, San Cassiano, Palleggio and Limano, which arrive just in time to refresh and revive your spirits after hours of walking. From Limano, your path takes you uphill and downhill until you reach Vico Pancellorum, thus concluding your first day's walk.
Scaffaiolo

Scaffaiolo Lake

The Scaffaiolo Lake is a mountain lake located in the municipality of Fanano, in the province of Modena, nestled in the upper Modenese Apennines. Its location and characteristics make it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The name "Scaffaiolo" is believed to derive from the Lombard word scaffa, which translates as "hollow in the ground" or "depression." This name reflects the area's geomorphological features that shape the lake’s surroundings—an area characterized by gentle depressions and mountain ridges.