Idea Montagna trekking guide mountain excursions

Idea Montagna trekking guide mountain excursions: The trail network of the Montagna Pistoiese is vast and intricate, with a maze of paths maintained by numerous sections of the CAI, thematic itineraries, and historical and spiritual walks. Pistoia has been known since the Middle Ages as the "little Italian Santiago," being the only city in the world, outside of Santiago de Compostela, to preserve a relic of Saint James. This is why it has been a favored destination for pilgrims for centuries. Furthermore, its geographical position has made it a crossroads for paths coming from all over Europe and heading to Rome. Most of these routes passed through this stretch of the Apennines, and some mountain passes have an even older history: for example, Hannibal crossed the Apennine chain with his elephants from here. A territory, that of the Montagna Pistoiese, where history and nature captivate, making each of the 35 excursions proposed here unique. The aim of this guide is precisely to identify these peculiarities and make each walk special.