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From Volterra to Canneto

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From Rosignano Marittimo to Volterra

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This path crosses an area near Massaciuccoli lake, where we can admire stretches of sedge, an aquatic plant that grows in abundance in the stagnant waters of the lake and was used in the past as litter for animals, and as material for binding wine flasks and re-caning chairs. Along the route we can also admire numerous species of birds that nest along the lakeside: towards the centre of the lake ?diving? birds, like the back-necked and eared Grebes and Cormorants, and the more fortunate can admire the antics of the Osprey, the only bird of prey that can catch fish just under the surface of the water by making fast plunges that end in a dive where the prey is caught in the claws of the bird. In the more shallow waters, on the other hand, we find various species of surface Ducks, that feed just by immerging their necks. The ducks share the shallow waters with numerous varieties of Herons: We can admire not only the Grey Heron but the rarer Egret and, in the cane thickets, the Red Heron, that builds its nest in the more inaccessible, thick areas. During the Spring, the lake is home to the Stilt Plover, the elegant wader with black and white plumage and very long bright red legs.

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The Cork Tree Path is an easy itinerary that is suitable for everyone. It offers beautiful views of Versilia and Lake Massaciuccoli and gives the trekker the chance to see what is left of the ruins of the splendid Villa dei Venulei.

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This itinerary leads us up to one of the southern peaks of the Apuan Alps.

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This itinerary, that combines attractive scenery with the archaeological ruins of an ancient hermitage, starts just outside the village of Montecerboli

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This interesting route passes through the splendid scenery of the Monterufoli-Caselli Nature Reserve with its beautiful surroundings and links with local traditions. Until the middle of the last century the lignite mines at Villetta di Monterufoli were still working in this area that is very rich in minerals. With its woods, vineyards and old farms it is an ideal place for fine treks.

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This is a splendid itinerary that offers all the major attractions of the area within the Monterufoli Reserve, a nature reserve populated by numerous species of animals and flowers.

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The complex of the Pisan Mountains forms a natural and protective barrier just a few kilometres north of Pisa. It is one of the most ancient mountain formations in Italy, dating back to the Pliocene period, when most of the peninsula was still covered by water. The wealth of these woods has always attracted many populations (Apuan, Etruscan, Ligurian, Roman) and even in the Middle Ages enjoyed great fame for its numerous religious settlements. It is still possible today to find much evidence of the past amongst the generous nature of these mountains.

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