Dante, the Rock and the Monks of Silence

Dear group,

the winter is still there and we want to top it off with a great walk!

We will start from the Bisenzio valley floor, where we will cross the river thanks to a beautiful medieval bridge.
We will then climb into the woods along the so-called 'Dante's Path'.
An easy, albeit steep, cart track will allow us to reach the ridge, where we will be rewarded by a magnificent view.
We will meet then an ancient parish church and eventually reach the Monastery of Silence, a community of oriental monks and lay people who lead a life of meditation and daily work.
From the monastery we will begin to descend to reach the incredible Rocca di Cerbaia, mentioned by Dante in the Divine Comedy, built on a rocky spur overlooking the valley, the center of an old defensive system.

Here's some characteristics of the excursion:

Total length: about 12 km
Total climb altitude: Protected content
Expected duration: Protected content
Difficulty level: medium
Duration: day trip, packed mid-day lunch

Required equipment:
Suitable dressing for the weather forecast, trekking shoes, water 1.5L min; hiking poles recommended.

Carpooling will be attempted to reach the starting point of the hike but seats for everybody cannot be guaranteed.

Therefore, please consider using your own mean of transportation to reach the starting point; I'd be really grateful if you can offer seats to other participants!

Pls send me a private message to let me know if you need a lift and to provide your Whatsapp contact.