Mugello, Upper Mugello and Sieve Valley
At the foot of the Apennine mountains north of Florence in Tuscany,
the Mugello valley – namely the basin of the Sieve river,
one of the largest tributaries of the Arno – boasts a charming
yet varied landscape ranging from the fir and chestnut forests of
the Upper Mugello to the gentle terraced vineyards of the lower
Sieve Valley.
Mugello and Florentine Mountain areas
The Mugello region pertains to two Mountain Community Councils,
the 'Comunità Montana del Mugello' comprising the municipalities
of Mugello (Barberino di Mugello, Borgo San Lorenzo, San Piero a
Sieve, Scarperia, Vaglia and Vicchio di Mugello) and Upper Mugello
(Firenzuola, Marradi and Palazzuolo sul Senio) and the 'Comunità
Montana della Montagna Fiorentina' with the Sieve Valley minicipalities
(Dicomano, Londa, Pelago, Pontassieve, Rufina and San Godenzo).
At the gates of Florence
Mugello, where great artists such as Giotto and Beato Angelico were
born , lies only a few kilometres north of Florence, and its proximity
to several major transportation routes (especially the A1 motorway
and the Faentina railway) makes it an excellent base to tour several
Tuscan art cities and towns such as Pisa, Lucca and Siena
Mugello, a green holiday
The holiday farms and bed & breakfasts of the Terre di Mugello
network are waiting to welcome you in this green and unspoilt valley
surrounded with the crowning Apennines.
The area provides excellent opportunities for hiking, biking and
horse riding as well as fishing, canoeing and even windsurfing.
Major sports facilities include the Bilancino lake, the Mugello
international racing circuit and the Poggio dei Medici golf course.
Good
food and tradition
Thanks to the joint effort of the Florence tourist board, the town
councils, the two mountain community councils, the visitors' offices
and many social clubs and businesses, the Mugello events programme
offers throughout the year several markets and country fairs based
on the agricultural calendar and traditional crafts, food and wine
events celebrating seasonal produce and colourful historic pageants
and folk events in the old towns and villages of the area .
What to see and do in Mugello
Constantly updated ideas, tips and information on what to see and
do in Mugello and the surroundings of Florence can be found in the
news section at the top right corner of this page.
We look forward to meeting you!
Peace and relax, fine food and culture will ensure your holiday
in Mugello is a memorable one!