Monte Amiata
Siena, Florence & Countryside
"Extinct volcanic massif dominating southern Tuscany, hosting one of Europe's most extensive beech forests, deliberately protected since the medieval period. Also crucial for mining, forestry and transhumance, dotted with medieval fortifications."
It’s crazy to think that some of Tuscany’s most famous produce hails from a volcanic-rich landscape, right? Mount Amiate is a dormant volcano rising 1,738 meters above the ground. An abundance of chestnuts and mushrooms grows around these terrains—two prominent ingredients of Italian cuisine. Moreso, the Maremma region (which the volcano borders) is a top breeding ground for wild boar, a classic of Tuscan cuisine. Mount Amiate is popular for hiking, adventure biking, and horse riding. Many thermal spa towns are spread out around here.
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