CAI Trail 821: from Masotti to Vinacciano, Through woods and olive groves

The CAI Trail 821 starts at Masotti train station, 73 meters above sea level, easily accessible by train or bus. The route winds through natural and hilly landscapes, reaching Trail 817 near Vinacciano.

From the tree-lined avenue in front of the station, the path follows an asphalt road that, after passing some industrial buildings, becomes a dirt track. The walk continues through a holm oak forest, then among olive fields, until reaching a fork marked by a ruined milestone with an iron cross. Turn left and shortly after, turn left again onto a gently descending grassy path through the woods.

After crossing a stream, the trail widens and leads to the asphalt road at Collina, the meeting point with CAI Trail 817. To the right, Vinacciano can be reached in a few minutes; to the left, the path descends toward Pontelungo, near the outskirts of Pistoia.

The estimated time to complete the trail is about 2 hours and 10 minutes going, and 1 hour and 50 minutes returning, with an ascent of 200 meters.

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