Agritourism
Authentic hospitality surrounded by the Apennine woods of Mugello
Staying in the Valle del Diaterna
The Valle del Diaterna and the municipality of Firenzuola offer a range of places to stay, from farm holidays to bed & breakfasts, for an authentic, first-hand experience of the area
🌿 Agritourism in Mugello
The farm stays in the area offer rooms and flats surrounded by nature, often with a restaurant serving local specialities: PGI chestnuts, porcini mushrooms, olive oil, cheeses and cured meats from the Apennines. A slow kind of stay, far from the pace of the city.
Tuscany Tourism →🏡 B&B and Guesthouses
In Firenzuola and the surrounding hamlets there are small family-run guest houses, ideal for short stays. They serve breakfast with local produce and offer direct contact with the community and the Apennine landscape.
Municipality of Firenzuola →⛺ Camping and Nature
For those who love direct contact with nature, the Mugello area offers camping in equipped sites. The chestnut and beech woods of the Valle del Diaterna are an ideal setting for walkers who want to experience the mountains with a minimalist approach.
The Trails →Mugello: Land of Hospitality
One of the most authentic corners of Tuscany, still off the main mass-tourism circuits
The Mugello — the valley of the Sieve and its tributaries, the Diaterna among them — has for centuries been one of the most fertile and welcoming areas of the Tuscan-Romagnol Apennines. Homeland of the Medici, land of farmers and craftsmen, over the centuries the Mugello has developed a tradition of hospitality rooted in farming and forestry.
Staying in the Valle del Diaterna means immersing yourself in a landscape that has remained largely intact: chestnut and beech woods, pastures, clear streams, silent medieval villages. A sharp contrast with the mass tourism of the coast or the art cities, and one that draws a curious traveller, attentive and respectful of the land.
For up-to-date information on accommodation in the municipality of Firenzuola, we suggest consulting the official Municipality of Firenzuola website or the regional portal Visit Tuscany.
Local Gastronomy
The authentic flavours of the Apennine tradition
🌰 Marrone del Mugello IGP
The chestnut is the gastronomic symbol of the Mugello. The Marrone del Mugello PGI stands out for its sweet, crisp and aromatic flesh. In autumn, chestnut festivals enliven the villages of the area. It is found as flour, roasted chestnuts, cakes and preserves.
🍄 Funghi Porcini
The woods of the Valle del Diaterna are rich in porcini mushrooms, especially between September and October. Local restaurants and farm stays use them widely in first courses, main courses and starters. Picking is subject to local regulations.
🫒 Olive Oil and Local Produce
Extra virgin olive oil, acacia and chestnut honey, sheep's cheeses and artisan cured meats complete the gastronomic picture of this area. Many farm stays produce their own and sell directly to visitors.