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Chapter 1, The environs of Florence, introduces the hilly surroundings of the regional capital, including Medici towns and villas at Fiesole and Artimino, as well as Vinci, home to the great Leonardo.

Chapter 2, The foothills and high Apennines, is a guide to fascinating hills where Pinocchio is star, then the Apennine mountains and rugged ridge walks.

Chapter 3, Alpi Apuane, presents challenging routes in the rugged ‘Alps of Tuscany’.

Chapter 4, Pratomagno and the Foreste Casentinesi, tells of monks and spiritual retreats in age-old forests, with the renowned town of Cortona as an added bonus.

Chapter 5, Chianti, evokes an area that needs little presentation as its picture-perfect vineyards and rolling countryside are famous the world over thanks to the celebrated red wine.

Chapter 6, West of Siena, introduces little-known gems such as Volterra and Sovicille, alongside top tourist choices the walled town of Monteriggioni and San Gimignano ‘of the fine towers’.

San Gimignano and its fine towers (Walk 24)