Cutigliano

Cutigliano combines historic landmarks, paths through chestnut woods and access to the mountain landscapes around Doganaccia. If you are looking for accommodation in the village, you will find various starting points here for a stay: culture right in Cutigliano, hikes towards Melo and Rivoreta, Lago Scaffaiolo in the northern Apennines and winter sports options at the Doganaccia ski area.

History around the town hall square

An important landmark is the Chiesa della Madonna di Piazza, located just a few steps from Cutigliano's town hall square. The Chiesa di San Bartolomeo is situated immediately outside the built-up area. It was under the Pieve of Lizzano and has been documented in the records of pastoral visitations since 1373; in 1419 it was elevated to a Pieve. The Palazzo dei Capitani della Montagna also makes the town's political history visible. It was built in 1377 as the seat of the Capitano della Montagna, an official sent by Florence to administer the Montagna Pistoiese. Around 95 coats of arms in stone and polychrome terracotta can be seen on the palazzo, dating from 1444 to 1742. Opposite is a 15th-century loggia. It was used for notarising legal deeds and for the administration of justice by the Capitano. Several clearly distinguishable examples of the town's local and administrative history are therefore concentrated in this area.

Paths through chestnut woods and to the mountain lake

For an active day, the Itinerario degli Albinelli leads from Cutigliano approximately 2 kilometres towards Melo. In the Le Cavi area, after a further approximately 400 metres of paved road, the route continues on foot along an unpaved path to Rivoreta. The route passes through centuries-old chestnut woods and by the old mills on the Rio dell’Arsiccio. In this way, it combines a specific route with the landscape and cultural traces that are characteristic of the surrounding area. Another hiking option is the route to Lago Scaffaiolo. It leads to a natural lake at an altitude of 1,775 metres in the northern Apennines, which is considered one of the particularly impressive small lakes in this mountain range. Those who value a choice of different day-trip destinations when selecting their accommodation can thus choose between a path through chestnut landscapes and a route to a high-altitude natural lake.

Chestnut culture and winter activities

The chestnut also features prominently in the events calendar. The Rassegna della Castanicoltura, established in 2002, takes place on the last weekend of October. The programme includes guided tours of working chestnut drying huts in the municipal area, as well as tastings of chestnuts and products made from sweet chestnut flour. The event therefore combines insights into chestnut processing with regional products. In winter, attention turns to Doganaccia. The cable car connects the village of Cutigliano with the Doganaccia ski area. It is 2,988 metres long and covers an elevation difference of 785 metres. The ski area comprises approximately 15 kilometres of slopes, which are particularly suitable for beginners; three slopes are illuminated for night skiing. The services mentioned there include equipment rental, ski lessons, excursions and snowshoe hikes. Depending on the season and your interests, your stay can therefore be combined with historic sightseeing, hiking routes, regional chestnut culture or winter sports. For additional information about nearby places, you can also visit [Piano Degli Ontani](Piano Degli Ontani) and [Pian Di Novello](Pian Di Novello).

Other destinations

Other places under the same destination:

Quarrata, Pracchia, Monsummano Terme, Agliana, Stiappa.

To the overview of the higher-level destination: Pistoia.