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What if, this time, we chose to start the year at a different pace—among Tuscan villages, country roads, and trails surrounded by nature? Our New Year’s Eve in Mugello is a journey to discover authentic Tuscany, to be explored in good company, with a local guide, and the freedom to take our time. On e-bikes, we’ll ride through the hills that inspired Giotto, the Medici villages, and the artisan workshops of Scarperia, before celebrating the New Year together with traditional Tuscan flavors.
And for those who want to extend the adventure, the journey continues with a winter trek in the Apennines, through the Casentino Forests of Monte Falterona, amid the silence of the mountains and a night in a mountain hut ( with shared rooms and bathrooms).
An active New Year’s Eve in Tuscany to rediscover the joy of simple things: a bike ride, a shared meal, new friendships, and the time to truly feel at home in the places we visit.
WHERE ARE WE GOING?
Program
First day
12/30 - Vicchio: The Gateway to Our Mugello
We arrive in Vicchio in the afternoon, nestled in the Mugello hills, and begin to get to know the group and our guide. Ahead of us lie bike routes, villages linked to the Medici family, places that have inspired great painters, and winter trails in the Apennines. For now, we take it easy, letting ourselves be welcomed by this corner of Tuscany. At dinner, we discover the flavors of Mugello cuisine, from potato tortelli to ribollita—the best way to start our journey together.
Second day
12/31 - Among Ancient Blades and Midnight Toasts
We’ll cycle through the villages of Mugello: from Borgo San Lorenzo to San Piero a Sieve, all the way to the convent of Bosco ai Frati, which houses a crucifix attributed to Donatello. We’ll ride through countryside shaped by the history of the Medici family, stop at the Romanesque parish church of Sant’Agata, and reach Scarperia—famous for its handcrafted knives—and the Palazzo dei Vicari, where we ’ll visit the museum of cutting tools. We’ll return to Vicchio to prepare for the New Year’s Eve dinner at our lodging, where we’ll ring in the new year with new travel companions and the flavors of Tuscany.
Third day
1/1 - In Giotto’s Footsteps, by Bike
We start the year off at a leisurely pace: late in the morning, we hop on our bikesand follow back roads through the hills, past farmsteads, and with glimpsesof the Apennines. We reach the historic Margheri Mill, still in operation, then Vespignano, the birthplace of Giotto. Here we discover his birthplace and the bridge linked to the legend of his encounter with Cimabue. This itinerary allows us to see the Mugello region through the eyes of its artists, before returning in the afternoon for dinner at our lodging.
Fourth day
2/1 - For those who have chosen the basic package, checkout and farewells with the group are scheduled for the morning after breakfast.
For those continuing the hike with an overnight stay at a mountain hut:
The Throne of the Gods, in the silence of winter
We leave our bikes and, after a travel by personal vehicle, we set off on foot into the Casentinesi Forests National Park. On the Mount Falterona, sacred to the Etruscans and called the “Throne of the Gods,” we walk through beech forests and along ridges, in the places where theArno. If there's a lot of snow, we'll put on our snowshoes. At the end of the hike, we'll find A Night at the Mountain Hut: a fireplace, dinner featuring ribollita and a mixed grill, and the joy of sharing the day together. Please note that overnight stays at the mountain hut are shared rooms with shared bathrooms.
Fifth day
3/1 - One last trail, a toast to Mugello
From the mountain hut, we walk to Castagno d’Andrea, a village associated with the Renaissance painter. We drive down to San Godenzo, where the ancient abbey also tells a chapter of Dante’s history. In Dicomano, we set out again on foot through the hills planted with Sangiovese grapes. A final moment of fellowship for those who wish to join, followed by farewells.
We’ll wrap up our farm tour with a visit to the wine cellar and a tasting of local specialties such as wines, cured meats, and cheeses: one last moment together before we say goodbye.
Route information: Hike—6 km in distance with a maximum elevation gain of 200 meters. If there is snow, the hike will be replaced by a snowshoe hike.
Overnight stay in double rooms at a country residence, with half-board
Entrance to Palazzo Vicari and the Museum of Cutting Tools
half-board with traditional dinners made with local ingredients 
New Year's Eve Dinner
environmental hiking guide
extend your stay at a mountain hut in the Casentino Forests
health and baggage insurancetravel, tourist tax, lunches, e-bike rental, snowshoe rental (if applicable), other admission fees, and anything not listed under “Includes.”
Single occupancy accommodation starting at €200.
Country Residence in Vicchio, Florence. A country residence surrounded by nature, set within a large green park. A place where you can enjoy a delicious dinner and sleep peacefully, waking up to the silence of the woods.
The reference station is Vicchio. The property is 800 meters from the station.
Take the A1 Autostrada del Sole highway, exit towards Barberino, continue on the SP 31 and then on the SS 65, and follow the signs for Vicchio.
ATAF bus lines or Cap bus lines
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