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Stage along the route via Passo della Consuma
Leaving Stia behind, the stage enters the Casentinesi Forests National Park, Monte Falterona, and Campigna—one of Italy’s most pristine natural areas, lush and teeming with wildlife.
The route passes by sites of religious significance, such as the Church of San Biagio in the locality of Ama, one of the most important examples of Romanesque architecture in the Casentino. Surrounded by breathtaking views of the valley and the Pratomagno mountains, it stands as a place of history and contemplation. The path also leads through small villages like Lonnano, where life moves at a slow, savory pace, marked by the flavors of traditional Tuscan cuisine—such as scottiglia, the so-called cacciucco of meat, which is celebrated here with a dedicated festival.
But it is at the end of this stage that a place of nature, peace, and silence takes the traveler by surprise, captivating both eyes and soul. Camaldoli—home to its Benedictine monastery and the nearby sacred hermitage—welcomes visitors with its ancient pharmacy, where cosmetics, food products, liqueurs, and wines are still crafted following monastic traditions. The sacred forests, safeguarded for centuries by the Camaldolese monks, and the towering Miraglia chestnut tree add a deep sense of spirituality, wonder, and mysticism to every step.
