Holiday apartment in Scalvaia: Canaloni, hiking trails and history

Scalvaia can be discovered through experiences in nature, hiking trails and remembrance culture. A particularly tangible natural highlight is the Canaloni on the Farma River: they consist of small waterfalls and natural pools formed by rock shelves shaped by the current. From Scalvaia, the Canaloni are approximately a 40-minute walk away and form one of the most impressive sections of the Farma River. This combination of a waterscape and accessible trails can be an important consideration when choosing a holiday apartment in Scalvaia.

Hiking trails between Scalvaia and Farma

For active days away, the RSMF5 hiking trail offers a clearly described route: it leads from Scalvaia to the Farma and onward to the Canaloni del Farma and Ferriera di Ruota. The trail is 6.49 km long and has 136 metres of ascent and 339 metres of descent. Another hiking trail connects Iesa Carrotto and Scalvaia via the summit of Monte Quoio. Numerous trails branch off from this connection towards the Farma and at Monte Quoio.

History and local traditions

History is also present in Scalvaia at specific locations. The names of 16 partisans of Monte Quoio who fell victim to fascist violence are engraved on the base of the Monumento ai martiri di Scalvaia. The monument commemorates partisans who were killed on 11 March 1944 on Monte Quoio near Scalvaia. Palla a 21, also known as Palla eh!, is an old ball sport that is still regularly played in Scalvaia. The Church of San Giovanni Decollato in Scalvaia is also mentioned in a will dating from 1248. On trail Q1, a side path in the Poggio al Carpino area leads through a chestnut forest where 19 young men refusing military service were captured; some of them were shot by fascists in March 1944.

Mountains and historic destinations in the surrounding area

The nearby surroundings of Scalvaia include Poggio del Casino, Monte Alto, Poggio le Soline and Poggio Montecchi. The surroundings of Scalvaia also contain the ruins of the Abbey of San Galgano, Castello Di Montemassi, Castiglion Che Dio Sol Sa and Castello di Capraia. This allows you to choose between natural landscapes, trails and places shaped by cultural history when planning your trip, without having to focus on just one type of holiday.

A holiday apartment in Scalvaia for different kinds of days away

When choosing a holiday apartment in Scalvaia, the trails and destinations can structure your personal daily plans: a section of route along the Farma, the Canaloni with their waterfalls and pools, or historic stops in Scalvaia and the surrounding area. The different themes make the area interesting for travellers who want to combine nature, activity and history. At the same time, it remains open which focus is most important to you and your fellow travellers.

More places for planning your trip

You can find further destinations for orientation at Presciano, Badesse, Radicondoli, Scrofiano, Casole D'elsa, San Giovanni D'asso, Trequanda and Ponte A Tressa.

For the overarching travel overview: Siena.