Another great thing about the hills and villages in Valleriana (aka Svizzera Pesciatina) are the quaint Tuscan homes for rent. Most activity happens during the warmer summer months and early fall, but you may find that winter here intrigues you and hopefully you may find what you need at any time of the year.
How to Arrive:
The nearest city with a train and a bus station is called Pescia (in the district of Pistoia). Sadly, unlike many cities, those two stations are about a 20-30 minute walk from one another.
The easiest thing to do to get around in Valleriana is to hire a car. Most visitors hire one at the airport, usually Pisa or Firenze. Pescia does not have a car rental place. Perhaps the closest business for this is in Montecatini Terme, between Firenze and Pescia and which is on both the train and the bus routes. [Make sure you have an International Driver's license with your home country license, if not in Europe. In Italy, it is illegal (and with stiff penalties) if you are a resident of Italy (meaning that you have an Italian ID card) and you drive with anything other than an Italian driver's permit/patente di guida).]
Pescia is almost exactly one hour by train from Firenze (Florence) and about 20 minutes to Lucca. The train line is either Firenze-Lucca or Firenze-Viareggio.
The Blu buses go from Firenze to Montecatini Terme to Pescia. Lucca to Pescia is one bus, but many stops. Once you arrive to the bus station in Piazza Settembre XX, there are at three two bus lines that take you into the hills. One is the bus to Lanciole, and the other is the Sorana bus line. A third takes you in the direction and beyond Vellano. If you choose bus travel, ask your host in Valleriana for more precise and current information. [For example, the bus times change during the summer months of July and August.]
Where to STAY:
Here is a sampling list for your reserving pleasure.
Roberto and Elisa's place:
Agriturismo Il Vecchio Ospitale
Il Vecchio Ospitale on Booking.com
La Casina del Fornaio on Booking.com
Casa Vacanza Toscana di Michelle
Via della pieve romanica 12
51017 Castelvecchio di Pescia PT
Tel. +393329247206
info@casavacanzatoscana.com
http://www.casavacanzatoscana.com/
The owners speak English, French and Spanish as well as Italian.
Stuart and Helen’s place:
Note: Stuart and Helen have put a LOT of information on their site about activities and nearby destinations while you are staying in Valleriana. Their site is a great resource in and of itself.
Mara Natali:
Farmhouse Poggio Nocciolo, TUSCANY
https://www.homeaway.co.uk/p8178494
Lisa's place [go straight instead of crossing the Sorana Bridge,then 3 km]:
Agriturismo La Valle dei Castagni
Via Val Di Forfora 74-SS 34 Km 5,5 - 51010 PESCIA (PISTOIA) ITALIA
http://www.lavalledeicastagni.it/apartment.html
https://www.facebook.com/lavalledeicastagni
E-mail: info@lavalledeicastagni.it
(Guest house):
https://www.airbnb.it/rooms/13854794?location=Pescia%2C%20PT&s=A1xVC-RN
Stay with Laura at Casa Vacanze Gave: https://www.facebook.com/casavacanzegave/
How to Arrive:
The nearest city with a train and a bus station is called Pescia (in the district of Pistoia). Sadly, unlike many cities, those two stations are about a 20-30 minute walk from one another.
The easiest thing to do to get around in Valleriana is to hire a car. Most visitors hire one at the airport, usually Pisa or Firenze. Pescia does not have a car rental place. Perhaps the closest business for this is in Montecatini Terme, between Firenze and Pescia and which is on both the train and the bus routes. [Make sure you have an International Driver's license with your home country license, if not in Europe. In Italy, it is illegal (and with stiff penalties) if you are a resident of Italy (meaning that you have an Italian ID card) and you drive with anything other than an Italian driver's permit/patente di guida).]
Pescia is almost exactly one hour by train from Firenze (Florence) and about 20 minutes to Lucca. The train line is either Firenze-Lucca or Firenze-Viareggio.
The Blu buses go from Firenze to Montecatini Terme to Pescia. Lucca to Pescia is one bus, but many stops. Once you arrive to the bus station in Piazza Settembre XX, there are at three two bus lines that take you into the hills. One is the bus to Lanciole, and the other is the Sorana bus line. A third takes you in the direction and beyond Vellano. If you choose bus travel, ask your host in Valleriana for more precise and current information. [For example, the bus times change during the summer months of July and August.]
Valleriana: Less Touristy, but no less Tuscan!
Where to STAY:
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| Little Tuscan Olive Farm - Cozy Apartment for Two |
Castelvecchio:
Little Tuscan Olive Farm: https://www.ownersdirect.co.uk/accommodation/p8282820 |
| Il Vecchio Ospitale - Agriturismo in Castelvecchio |
Agriturismo Il Vecchio Ospitale
Il Vecchio Ospitale on Booking.com
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| La Casina del Fornaio |
Alfio and Barbara's place
[aka home of our local Christmas tree farmers]:
La Casina del FornaioLa Casina del Fornaio on Booking.com
Casa Vacanza Toscana di Michelle
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| Casa Vacanza Toscana di Michelle in Castelvecchio Valleriana |
51017 Castelvecchio di Pescia PT
Tel. +393329247206
info@casavacanzatoscana.com
http://www.casavacanzatoscana.com/
The owners speak English, French and Spanish as well as Italian.
Pietrabuona/Vellano:
Stuart and Helen’s place:
Farm in the Wood… Fattoria nel Bosco
Note: Stuart and Helen have put a LOT of information on their site about activities and nearby destinations while you are staying in Valleriana. Their site is a great resource in and of itself.
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| Farmhouse Poggio Nocciolo, TUSCANY |
Mara Natali:
Farmhouse Poggio Nocciolo, TUSCANY
https://www.homeaway.co.uk/p8178494
Beyond Sorana, Before Pontito:
Lisa's place [go straight instead of crossing the Sorana Bridge,then 3 km]:Agriturismo La Valle dei Castagni
Via Val Di Forfora 74-SS 34 Km 5,5 - 51010 PESCIA (PISTOIA) ITALIA
http://www.lavalledeicastagni.it/apartment.html
https://www.facebook.com/lavalledeicastagni
E-mail: info@lavalledeicastagni.it
San Quirico:
Luca Varini at Il Casolare la Bella Toscana(Guest house):
https://www.airbnb.it/rooms/13854794?location=Pescia%2C%20PT&s=A1xVC-RN
Sorana:
Stay with Laura at Casa Vacanze Gave: https://www.facebook.com/casavacanzegave/
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| Casa Vacanze Gave, Sorana Valleriana Tuscany Italy |
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