Walking excursions from Calci to the Pisan Mount

The ‘Vagamonti’ walks in the Monti Pisani are resuming, starting from Calci, a few kilometres from Pisa, at the foot of Monte Pisano. The calendar is subject to change depending on weather conditions.

Sunday 22 March: “Capodanno Pisano in Verruca” – 11 km (Certosa/Montemagno/Prato a Ceccottino/La Focetta/La Baragaglia/Chiesa Sant’Agostino/La Certosa)
Meeting point – La Certosa di Calci. Departure – 8.30 am. Route – dirt track/tarmac. Elevation gain between 500 and 1000 metres. Estimated walking time – 2 hours 30 mins. Easy, hiking
INFO and CONTACTS: 3494649333 Rinaldo

Sunday 29 March Spring Festival, Camellias, gardens, rebirth” – 10 km
(La Certosa/Montemagno/Venezia di Rezzano/Church of Sant’Agostino/La Focetta/Torre degli Upezzinghi/La Baragaglia/La Certosa)

The schedule is subject to change depending on weather conditions

The name of Calci, famous for its marvellous Charterhouse, originates from the ancient lime quarries dating back to Roman times. Due to its strategic position and the presence of the nearby Verruca Fortress, it was often involved in the medieval wars between Pisa and Florence. The presence of cottages and courtyards, leaning against convents or churches amidst olive groves and chestnut groves, has given the valley, which faces the sea and is protected to the north by the Monti Pisani, the name Val Graziosa.
This circumstance allows for a year-round favourable climate that invites walks on paths and itineraries in nature, practicable by both expert hikers and simple enthusiasts.