Ponte Nuovo: Bure, Trails, and the History of Paterno

Several specific topics are relevant when planning your trip to Ponte Nuovo: CAI hiking trail 202, the landscape of the Torrente Bure, the planned Ciclovia del Sole, and the history of Villa di Paterno. This allows you to tailor your stay to hiking, nature, cycling, or cultural history.

Hiking with clear key facts

CAI hiking trail 202 runs from Pontenuovo via San Quirico and Pian del Cerro to the junction with trail 32. The route is 6.35 kilometers long, with a walking time of 2 hours and 30 minutes. These key facts give you a clear framework if you would like to include a hike in your daily itinerary.

Along the Torrente Bure

Another option is the “L'argine della Bure” hike. It runs along the Bure embankment between Chiesina Montalese and Pontenuovo, is considered easy, and is suitable for everyone. The Torrente Bure offers special panoramas and a habitat for many different animal species. Those who want to consciously experience the natural surroundings can focus here on the embankment path, river views, and wildlife.

Cycling connections in the planning stage

The planned Ciclovia del Sole is expected to be almost 10 kilometers long and run from Pistoia railway station to the border with Montale. Its planned route is intended to run via Via Pontenuovo Croce and Via dei Guadi and cross the Torrente Bure over a new pedestrian and cycle bridge. At Sei Arcole, there is to be a branch to Pistoia railway station, from where cyclists can continue by train. The connection is also intended to run through Pontenuovo and Forramoro in the municipality of Pistoia and then continue to Montale, Prato, and Florence. The project is intended to promote cycle tourism and sustainable mobility in the region. For your planning, the planned status remains decisive: the Ciclovia del Sole should be regarded as a project and not as a currently guaranteed route.

Historical traces around Paterno

The place name Paterno has been documented since 1415. In the Pontenuovo area, the Sozzifanti family built the prestigious Villa di Paterno between the late 16th century and the early years of the 17th century. Today's Villa di Paterno is a private residence and was rebuilt after the Second World War. The former villa and chapel were blown up in 1944 during the German retreat. During construction work on the Ciclovia del Sole in Pontenuovo, the walls of an oratory belonging to the former Villa di Paterno were uncovered.

Mobility and choosing your accommodation

For planning your trips around the area and excursions, bus route 25O complements the walking and cycling options with a connection between Pistoia, Pontenuovo, Santomato, Montale, Montemurlo, and Oste.

More destinations for trip planning

If you would like to extend your trip planning beyond Ponte Nuovo, you can also find Sammommè, Bottegone, Piastre, Santomato, Arcigliano, Sarripoli, Pontelungo and Cireglio.

For the broader travel overview: Pistoia.