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Via degli Dei, tailor-made in 4 days
Five days of walking, from the medieval heart of Bologna to the Florentine hills.
The Via degli Dei is a hiking trail connecting Bologna and Florence, crossing the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines through forests, mountain ridges and historic villages. On this four-day itinerary, the route runs from Sasso Marconi to San Piero a Sieve, crossing some of the most scenic sections of the Apennines, with natural landscapes, historical landmarks and panoramic views across Emilia and Tuscany.
From the very first steps, you will enter the Contrafforte Pliocenico Nature Reserve, a unique environment where fossils and shells dating back millions of years can be found. You will then reach Monte Adone, one of the iconic landmarks of the Via degli Dei, offering sweeping views across the Apennine mountains.
The trail continues through ancient chestnut groves, forests and scenic mountain ridges, until you reach Madonna dei Fornelli. From here, you will follow some of the most significant sections of the Flaminia Militare, an ancient Roman road dating back to 187 BC, where stretches of the original stone paving are still visible.
You will then reach the German Military Cemetery at Futa Pass, the largest of its kind in Italy, a place of remembrance and silence that preserves the memory of the events of the Second World War. After crossing the pass, the landscape opens up towards the Mugello, an area of villages and rolling hills closely linked to the history of the Medici family, until you arrive in San Piero a Sieve, where your hike comes to an end.
To help you enjoy the walk with peace of mind, we take care of all the arrangements: we book your accommodation, organise luggage transfers and provide you with all the information you need before departure. Throughout your trip, you can count on our continuous assistance, while enjoying the route independently and at your own pace.
The Via degli Dei in 4 days is an experience that combines nature, history and the discovery of the local area, taking you through some of the most representative places in the Apennines. We provide all the support you need along the way, while leaving you free to experience each stage at your own pace.
Program
Day 1
We will meet in Piazza XX Settembre, where we will hand over the materials and get ready to set off. From here, you will begin the walk by crossing the city centre and climbing towards the Colle della Guardia, along the monumental portico that leads to the Basilica of San Luca. From the summit, you will descend to Parco Talon, following the Reno River as you gradually leave the city behind.
You will then enter the Contrafforte Pliocenico Reserve, crossing the Prati di Mugnano and walking at the foot of Monte del Frate. The final kilometres will lead you to Brento, a small village surrounded by nature, just below Monte Adone, where you will spend the night.
Day 2
We will set off again, leaving Monzuno behind as we enter an increasingly typical Apennine landscape. We will walk through ancient chestnut groves, forests and sections of scenic mountain ridges, following the natural contours of the mountains.
It will be a shorter stage, rich in atmosphere, leading us to Madonna dei Fornelli, long regarded as the beating heart of the Via degli Dei.
Day 3
Today, we will enter the most iconic section of the trail. Starting from Madonna dei Fornelli, we will follow long stretches of the Flaminia Militare, the ancient Roman road dating back to 187 BC, where the original stone paving is still clearly visible.
We will walk through forests and along mountain ridges until we reach the German Military Cemetery at Futa Pass, the largest in Italy, a place of silence and profound remembrance. We will then continue to Monte di Fo’, surrounded by an increasingly open landscape.
Day 4
You will reach the valley of the Mugello, a land chosen by the Medici family for their villas, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, you can visit the timeless small village of Sant’Agata, home to an ancient parish church dating back over a thousand years.
Continuing towards San Piero a Sieve, you will encounter spectacular views of the Medici Fortress and the Castello del Trebbio, before tackling the final kilometres that will lead you to Tagliaferro, a quiet village nestled in the Florentine hills.
Descrizione
The price includes
- Overnight stay with breakfast
- Welcome and briefing on the day of departure
- Trail Passport
- Map and printed guidebook (1 per group)
- Luggage transport from one accommodation to another – 1 item only, max size 55×40×20 cm
- Administrative handling fee
The price does not include
- Single room supplement (subject to availability – not available in many accommodations and not always with a private bathroom)
- Dinners, lunches, food, drinks and extras not specified
- Tourist tax, where applicable, to be paid on site
- Transfers to/from Bologna and Florence
- Public transportation
- Any transfers to skip a stage
- Cancellation insurance (optional)
- Anything not listed under “The price includes”
How to get there
Sasso Marconi is easily accessible by train, thanks to frequent regional services from Bologna Centrale. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes. If you are travelling from other cities, you can use Bologna railway station as your main connection, as it is well served by high-speed trains, and then continue by regional train.
At the end of your hike, San Piero a Sieve offers convenient connections for your return journey. The railway station is served by frequent trains towards Florence and Faenza.
Luggage
For luggage transport, we ask you to limit yourself to 1 item only (max 55×40×20 cm).
Accommodation
For this journey, we have selected small, locally run accommodations, managed by families and hosts who for generations have kept the tradition of hospitality in the Apennines alive. Some accommodations are simple and basic: precisely for this reason, they allow you to enjoy an authentic, genuine experience deeply connected to the territory.
Notes
To confirm your booking, a deposit of €150.00 per person is required: €50.00 as an administrative handling fee (non-refundable) and €100.00 as a deposit towards the trip.
To ensure we can best meet your requests, we recommend submitting your booking at least 15 days in advance, which becomes 30 days during June, July and August, as well as for departures close to public holidays and long weekends.
If the booking is made within 30 days of departure, full payment will be required immediately.