Cerretti between nature, church and Sagra

Cerretti brings together a clearly defined natural area, church architecture and a recurring summer festival. The Località Cerretti on Via Sassa al Sole lies within the Natura 2000 ZSC Cerbaie site, which covers 6,509 hectares. The area between Via Mariani and Strada Vicinale Marocco in the Località Cerretti also lies within the ZSC. This gives you different options for your stay: the circular trail, the parish church and the summer Sagra della Trippa.

Natural area and circular trail

The Anello del Rio Cannellaio circular trail begins at the Chiesa Parrocchiale di Cerretti and returns to its starting point via Via Cerretti. The church is therefore its specific starting point, while Via Cerretti marks the return route. Together with the protected-area information, this gives you two different points of reference: a larger natural area and a named circular trail. If you would like to get to know Cerretti on foot, you can make the Anello a focus of your trip planning.

Parish church and architectural history

The Chiesa Parrocchiale di Cerretti links the circular trail with a distinct cultural point of interest. The church Cuore Immacolato di Maria SS.ma in Cerretti was designed by Santi Giuseppe from Cascina. The official parish of Cerretti is called CERRETTI - Parrocchia del Cuore Immacolato di Maria; its address is Piazza Don Giuseppe Parretti, 3, in Santa Maria a Monte. Piazza Don Giuseppe Parretti provides a link between the church and the festival: it appears in the parish’s official address and is also the square around the church where the Sagra sets up its event area.

The architectural history is complemented by a specific weekly schedule: Masses at the Chiesa Parrocchiale di Cerretti are listed for Mondays at 21:30 and Tuesdays to Fridays at 18:30. Confirm the times with the parish before your trip.

Sagra della Trippa in summer

The Sagra della Trippa is a regular fixture in the summer events calendar of the lower Valdarno. In Cerretti, the green space around the Chiesa del Cuore Immacolato di Maria, on Piazza Don Giuseppe Parretti, becomes a large open-air event area for the festival. Food stalls and an event space provide the setting. The menu centres on tripe prepared according to local tradition. The Sagra thus brings together a culinary focus and an open-air event. The annual arrangements and menu may vary. If you are planning your trip around the Sagra, check the dates for the relevant year.

Planning your trip to Tuscany around Cerretti

When looking for a hotel for your trip to Tuscany, you can choose Cerretti according to your preferred focus: the circular trail offers an active experience, the church’s architectural history a cultural one, and the Sagra a culinary, seasonal one.

For the broader travel overview: Santa Maria A Monte.