Ponte Agli Stolli between historic routes and the Tuscan countryside

Ponte Agli Stolli can be explored through historic traces, old routeways and impressive waterscapes. A central starting point for active days is the Anello Ponte agli Stolli–Sugame–Badia Montescalari–Castello di Celle circular hiking trail. The route starts and ends in Ponte agli Stolli, is approximately 20 kilometres long and has around 600 metres of elevation gain. It is classified as difficulty level EE.

Bridge and historic routes

The medieval bridge of Ponte agli Stolli preserves stone structures forming the bases of its pillars. In the older part of the village, traces of the former complex of three mills have also been preserved. The bridge had already been of great importance since Roman times, as a road crossed it. In the Middle Ages, this road was used for journeys from the Valdarno to Florence or Chianti. Anyone walking through Ponte agli Stolli today encounters a place whose history is closely linked to ancient connections through the landscape.

Hiking along the Via dei Monaci

The Via dei Monaci also leads to Ponte agli Stolli. One stage runs downhill through the valley of Castello di Celle and then reaches the village. The second stage also reaches Ponte agli Stolli and follows old routes associated with pilgrims travelling to the Pieve di Cintoia. Your planning can therefore include both a clearly defined circular hiking trail and historic stage routes. The approximate length and elevation gain of the Anello provide a concrete basis when you want to organise your hiking days according to distance and difficulty.

Waterscapes and excursions

The stream flowing through Ponte agli Stolli has carved impressive gorges that attract canyoning enthusiasts every year. Ponte agli Stolli also offers easy stretches of water, the final section of which leads to the so-called Pozza del Diavolo. These two water-related features complement the routes through the landscape with their own theme for excursions and activities.

The Fattoria Didattica Palagina offers bookable educational farm visits for teachers, parents and groups of friends. In the surrounding area, San Cassiano Abbey can now only be viewed from the outside. For a trip involving different interests, hiking trails, waterscapes, an educational farm and historic exterior views can therefore all be taken into consideration without combining the individual destinations into a single circular route.

Choose accommodation to suit your daily plans

If you are looking for a hotel or other accommodation for your trip to Ponte Agli Stolli, you can first decide what you want to focus on during your days there. The circular hiking trail represents a longer tour of approximately 20 kilometres with around 600 metres of elevation gain; the Via dei Monaci adds historic routes and a connection to the Pieve di Cintoia. Water routes, gorges and the Pozza del Diavolo appeal to a different form of exploration, while the bridge, traces of the mills and the abbey broaden the cultural and historical perspective. When comparing accommodation, your own travel plans therefore remain linked to the specific experiences they include.

A contemporary historical reference is also documented by the 16th Rally di Reggello-Figline e Incisa Valdarno: on 15 and 16 June 2024, the “Figline” special stage began in Ponte agli Stolli and ended in Stecco.

For the higher-level travel overview: Figline Valdarno.