Tour of Monte Faeta and Verruchino

A short hike to Monte Faeta in the Pisan Mountains will introduce you to the typical landscapes of these mountains. In autumn, remember to bring bags to collect chestnuts; the area is full of them!

Start from the village of Asciano, leaving your car in the small parking area. The trail passes by a spring of very good quality water and then leaves the village. Entering the forest, you reach the Cisternone, a large water reservoir built to supply the aqueduct that carries water to Pisa.

We then climb a steeper slope through olive and oak trees, leading us to a place called Mirteto. There are the ruins of an old church in this pretty spot nestled among the hills. The path continues its steep ascent to the Passo della Conserva. Chestnut trees begin to appear at this altitude.

There's still one last good climb before reaching the summit of Monte Faeta. You can enjoy a well-deserved picnic overlooking the plain of Pisa. After that, continue on to a second nearby peak, Verruchino. Then descend along the mountainside, following small paths and tracks. The end of the trail leads through green olive groves before reaching Asciano.