The Moon Way connects Badia Tedalda with Borgo Pace, bridging the Tuscan and Marchigian communities in this stretch of the Apennines, traversing small rural settlements and ancient villages where nature remains unspoiled and human intervention has not altered its appearance.
This road has been well travelled over the centuries by wayfarers, merchants, pilgrims, and notable figures in history such as St. Francis, Dante, and Piero della Francesca.
Along the Alpe della Luna Nature Reserve, unique and enchanted scenarios open up to us: Acquaviva, Castellacciola, Ca’ Metrogno, Montelabreve, and Gorgoscura are some of the small rural villages where you can still witness a human presence and can pause to admire beautiful landscapes amid the winding roads.
Walk through the paths of the Gothic Line and the events of World War II fought in our territory.
The Hinton Brown trail was born from a diary. The diary of a pilot who, aboard his Spitfire, was hit by German flak on the 3rd of July in 1944 as he returned from a mission.
Gorgascura valley and its isolated way are known as The Smugglers' Way because it was used by smugglers carrying illegally the salt from Romagna and the tobacco from Valtiberina from nearly the beginning of the Second World War, so avoiding to pay duties.
Walk through this historic ring path which starts from the Moon Road and arrives at the small and ancient hamlet of Acquaviva.
Reach one of the gateways to the Alpe della Luna Nature Reserve, you will find a lovely waterfall and also a well equipped area. Just 3 km from Badia Tedalda, it is a great spot for picnicking.
Retrace the events of World War II fought in our territory. Some itineraries to discover history, immersed in the nature of the Tuscan-Romagnolo Apennines.
A treasure trove of natural wonders
Dense beechwoods, breathtaking scenery crossed by waterfalls and naturally formed rock pools. The Alpe della Luna Nature Reserve boasts many natural treasures in a totally intact and wild environment, reachable only through winding forest paths; a unique land which also inspired the art of Piero della Francesca.