Il sentiero si snoda per circa 9 km, collegando la Ghiacciaia della Madonnina in località Le Piastre a Pontepetri. Corredato da cartellonistica bilingue, l’itinerario permette di scoprire alcune importanti testimonianze dell’attività produttiva del ghiaccio.
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Sammommè
San Mommè (o Sammommè) è un piccolo borgo situato nella parte settentrionale del territorio del comune di Pistoia, nei pressi della sorgente dell'Ombrone Pistoiese, a circa 555 metri sul livello del mare. Il paese si sviluppa intorno alla pieve di San Matteo. Le prime abitazioni erano raggruppate attorno al piccolo oratorio di Pian di Ripalta, noto come Il Chiesino, situato nella frazione di Savaiana. Successivamente, il villaggio si è esteso attorno alla pieve e, nel tempo, le case si sono distribuite tra i boschi circostanti, caratterizzati da rigogliosi castagneti.
From Rombiciaio to Orsigna
Descending in a south-west direction, and crossing a lovely beech wood, we arrive at the Passo del Rombiciaio where, entering the CAI Path n.53, we begin a gruelling descent that will take us back to Orsigna. Before completing our adventure, we can enjoy the delightful lanes of this pretty hamlet, admire its two windmills and why not? taste the excellent food and wine that this area offers.
Ski Museum
Inaugurated in July 2019, the Abetone Ski Museum offers a fascinating journey through the history of skiing, retracing the key milestones of this iconic sport, the achievements of its greatest champions, and the evolution of an entire community that, through the innovation of its ski facilities and infrastructure, has managed to make skiing famous worldwide. This exhibition space serves not only as a tribute to the athletes who have marked legendary eras with their feats but also as an opportunity to discover how the local territory and traditions have intertwined with the birth and spread of this discipline.
In the heart of the Apennines
Going further uphill, we reach the crest which borders with the Emilia Romagna Region and then we leave behind us the pass, the Passo di Porta Franca. From here, you can admire the wonderful Apennine views that, depending on which season, can be coloured with intense green, ochre and brown hues, then on to the white of winter. Walking along the crest, we now go downhill towards Poggio dei Malandrini and soon after, you can refresh yourselves at the Rifugio del Montanaro (the Montanaro Lodge).
The trail winds for about 9 km, connecting Le Piastre to Pontepetri. Accompanied by bilingual signs, the itinerary allows you to discover some important evidence of the production of ice.
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MUNAP – Nature-Archaeology Museum of the Pistoia Apennine Area
This museum leads you to discover natural history and human presence in Pistoia Apennine region: animals, rocks, minerals and fossils, for a fascinating journey towards the discovery of our territory. A king of the forest will be there to welcome you; a splendid specimen of Apennine grey wolf (Canis lupus italicus), who used to live in our Montagna Pistoiese area. Then there is an exciting surprise at the end of your visit: an imposing cave bear skeleton, a unique specimen, dating to 20,000 years ago. (Via Orange, Gavinana, San Marcello Piteglio).
Stone Teaching Hub
In the town of Sambuca Pistoiese, this is where tools and items related to the ancient stonecutter trade are on display, a trade which locals were taught by members of the Maestri Comacini guild. In the same building you have the Ecomuseo camp. On request, you may also visit the nearby church of San Cristoforo and San Jacopo, with a valuable painting by an artist from the school of Guido Reni.
Ice teaching hub
It includes photographic and audio-visual documentation about this proto-industrial activity. It also features original tools and two architectural models: one of them reproduces the Madonnina section and the other one of the first artificial ice factory. (Via della Noce – Pracchia, Pistoia)
Sentiero della Ghiacciaia
Il sentiero si snoda per circa 9 km, collegando Le Piastre a Pontepetri. Corredato da cartellonistica bilingue, l’itinerario permette di scoprire alcune importanti testimonianze dell’attività produttiva del ghiaccio.