Discover Giovi-Ponte Alla Chiassa

Giovi-Ponte Alla Chiassa combines historic traces with a varied river landscape. Giovi is considered a historic place of great value and offers views of the Arno. At the same time, the Torrente Chiassa, small cascades, a nature walk and T-Rafting offer various ways to shape your stay between culture and active exploration.

Historic traces along the Arno and the Chiassa

Giovi is described as one of the area's historic centres. Among the notable remnants is a preserved Roman bridge pier. It is the only remaining relic of the old bridge, which was destroyed by explosions during the Second World War. Those interested in history and the visible traces of former routes will find a tangible starting point here for exploring the village.

The Festa al Vecchio Ponte also reflects the area's historical setting. Its name refers to the remains of a Romanesque stone bridge that remain in the Torrente Chiassa. Grifi, which are among the traditional dishes served at this event, are also associated with the Festa. This adds a culinary aspect to exploring the area without separating historical sightseeing from regional cuisine.

River landscape and active experiences

One of the most beautiful stretches of the Torrente Chiassa lies between the districts of Giovi and Ponte alla Chiassa. This stretch includes small cascades and gives the landscape its own distinctive character. For planning your day, this offers a choice between peaceful nature observation and a more active experience.

With T-Rafting, the route follows a little-frequented stretch of the Arno, away from the main tourist routes and surrounded by natural landscapes. The activity is suitable for groups of friends and also for beginners. T-Rafting also makes it possible to explore a stretch of the river from the footbridge of Borgo a Giovi to Castelluccio. Anyone who wants to experience the Arno not only from the riverbank can take this focus into account when planning their trip.

Walk along the Sentiero natura F

A walk along the Sentiero natura F led from the area of the Circolo ricreativo di Giovi towards Ponte alla Chiassa. The stops included old mills that once used the river's energy. In this way, the route combines nature observation with an insight into the area's former use. On this walk, the Sentiero natura F was equipped with signs, trail markers and explanatory information.

Choose accommodation according to your interests

When looking for accommodation in Giovi-Ponte Alla Chiassa, you can first decide which focus should define your stay. Historic bridge remains and the historic centre favour trip planning with a cultural emphasis. The Torrente Chiassa, its cascades and the Sentiero natura F provide a focus on the landscape. Those who prefer an active experience can include T-Rafting and its river route in their considerations. This creates a clear choice based on interests without combining the various experiences into a single route.

Discover more destinations

For further trip planning, you can also visit these destinations: Gricignano, Castel San Niccolò, Duddova, Pieve Santo Stefano, Capolona, San Giovanni Valdarno, Castiglion Fiorentino, Badia Tedalda.

To the higher-level travel overview: Arezzo.