Villore: Chestnut Groves, Mountain Trails and San Lorenzo

Villore between Chestnut Forests and Mountain Trails

Villore combines chestnut forests, mountain trails and traces of the Gothic Line. Several scattered bunkers can be found in the chestnut forests as traces of the Gothic Line.

Hikes on Slopes and through Chestnut Groves

The route A piedi con Dino Campana climbs uphill along the slopes of Monte Giogo di Villore and reaches a gravel road that climbs from Villore. When planning this hike, both the ascent and the gravel road must therefore be considered as different sections of the route.

The SO.F.T. hiking route first leads to Villore and then ends there again. For a circular itinerary, the return leg of the SO.F.T. route to Villore must be considered as a separate section of the route.

Hiking Trails by Destination and Route

Several other hikes have their own particular focus. One reaches Alpe di Vitigliano, which at 1,117 m is the highest point of the excursion. Another follows an old path to the Botena Secca waterfalls and returns to Villore via Uzzana. A third starts in the settlement of Villore, crosses the surrounding valuable chestnut groves and follows the GEA-FIE trail to panoramic views of Mugello and the Tuscan-Romagnolo Apennines. The elevation of 1,117 m in this excursion refers to Alpe di Vitigliano and not to a general elevation for Villore. When choosing between these hikes around Villore, you can decide based on elevation, the waterfall destination or the panorama.

San Lorenzo and Religious Dates

Above the settlement stands the church of San Lorenzo a Villore. It can be reached via a steep road; along this road there is a Way of the Cross made up of large concrete crosses. When planning a visit to the church, the steep road and the Way of the Cross are part of the access route. San Lorenzo in Villore was also built onto an old defensive tower structure.

Religious Celebrations in 2026

During the 2026 Easter Triduum in Villore, rosemary bread and wine blessed in a ceremony are handed to performers portraying the twelve Apostles. The 2026 Good Friday celebration includes a nighttime torchlight procession along the white road from the Oratorio della Madonna di Meleto to the Pieve di San Lorenzo. Both dates refer to the year 2026 for travel planning purposes. The two dates differ in form: the Easter Triduum includes a ceremony with blessed rosemary bread and wine, while the Good Friday celebration features a nighttime torchlight procession.

Agricultural Connections

The Casale di Villore bases its alternative social way of life on agricultural products. These products include chestnuts, olive oil, honey and vegetables. Other products are jams, wine, herbal teas and aromatic herbs. Chestnuts thus represent both the forests of Villore and the products of the Casale di Villore.

Other Places for Orientation

For further orientation, you can also select Caselle, Santa Maria A Vezzano, Molezzano, Arliano, Gattaia and Casole.

For the overview of the wider area: Vicchio.