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NATURAL RESERVES OF THE UPPER VAL DI CECINA<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Accommodation facilities<\/b><\/h2>\n

Most of the land within the natural reserves is owned by the Regione Toscana and managed by the local authority Unione Montana Alta Val di Cecina.
\nWithin the reserves, there are three buildings of historical and architectural significance, located in the forest complexes owned by the Regione Toscana, as listed below.
\nThese facilities offer accommodation and a variety of services designed to support a sustainable and informed experience of the protected area and the wider Val di Cecina territory, allowing visitors to enjoy a unique stay immersed in an environment of remarkable natural beauty.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Location<\/b><\/h2>\n

NATURAL RESERVE OF MONTERUFOLI\u2013CASELLI<\/strong>
\nMonterufoli Forest Complex \u2013 Villa di Monterufoli<\/a> (Municipality of Pomarance)
\nCaselli Forest Complex \u2013 Fattoria di Caselli<\/a> (Municipality of Monteverdi Marittimo)<\/p>\n

NATURAL RESERVE OF BERIGNONE
\n<\/b>Berignone Forest Complex \u2013 Pod. Il Pino<\/a> (Municipality of Volterra)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Information<\/b><\/h2>\n

Villa di Monterufoli<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Known as the \u201cVilla of 100 rooms\u201d, it originated from the remains of a rural castle and later became a noble residence, farm and hunting lodge of prominent families, first the Maffei and then the Della Gherardesca.<\/p>\n

Following extensive renovation works carried out by the Unione Montana Alta Val di Cecina, the complex now offers accommodation for up to 52 guests, as well as a restaurant, classrooms, educational laboratories and exhibition spaces.<\/p>\n

The facility is suitable for school groups, hikers, research groups and workshops interested in exploring the natural environment and environmental themes of the Val di Cecina.<\/p>\n

At present, the concession contract for the management of the property is in the process of being finalised by Regione Toscana and Unione Montana Alta Val di Cecina.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Fattoria di Caselli<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Overlooking the territory of the historic feudal estate of Caselli, known since the early Middle Ages and once owned by the Della Gherardesca family, the complex has evolved from a castle to a villa and later a farm.<\/p>\n

Today it serves as a multifunctional hospitality centre.
\nThe main building (Castelletto) is organised into apartments, while the ground floor hosts reception and representative spaces.
\nAn annex building includes service areas on the ground floor and spaces for offices, educational activities and conferences on the upper floor.
\nA secondary building houses the Reserve Visitor Centre, an educational and recreational laboratory and guest accommodation for hikers and educational groups.<\/p>\n

Since 2025, the Fattoria di Caselli and surrounding land have been entrusted under concession to ASSOCIAZIONE ARMONIA<\/strong>, which organises educational activities, workshops, conferences and also offers accommodation and dining services.<\/p>\n

ASSOCIAZIONE ARMONIA<\/b><\/a>
\nWhatsapp +39\u00a0351 6811189<\/a>
\nEmail segreteria@associazionearmonia.it<\/a>
\nWeb pag www.associazionearmonia.it<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Podere Il Pino and Pod. Caprareccia<\/b><\/h3>\n

The main building within the Berignone forest complex has been renovated by the Unione Montana Alta Val di Cecina and subsequently assigned under concession.<\/p>\n

IL PARADISO DI BERIGNONE<\/b><\/a>
\nTel. +39 346 3466660<\/a>
\nTel. +39 335 5359424<\/a>
\nEmail ilparadisodiberignone@gmail.com<\/a>
\nWeb page www.ilparadisodiberignone.it\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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GENERAL WEB LINKS<\/b><\/h2>\n

LOCAL AUTHORITIES<\/strong>
\n<\/i>https:\/\/www.comune.monteverdi.pi.it\/it<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.comune.pomarance.pi.it\/homepage<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.comune.montecatini.pi.it\/it-it\/home<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.umavc.it\/<\/a><\/p>\n

ACTIVITIES IN THE LOCAL AND SURROUNDING AREA<\/i><\/strong>
\nhttps:\/\/valdelsavaldicecina.it\/<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.terredipisa.it\/<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/volterratur.it\/<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.visittuscany.com\/it<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.mubia.it\/<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.costadeglietruschi.eu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

LOCAL MUSEUMS<\/i><\/strong>
\nhttps:\/\/www.museodelleminieremontecatini.it\/<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.museivaldicecina.it\/it\/museo_della_geotermia.php<\/a><\/p>\n

TOURISM PROFESSIONS \u2013 NATIONAL AND REGIONAL REGULATIONS<\/i><\/strong>
\nhttps:\/\/www.regione.toscana.it\/-\/professioni-turistiche-ed-elenchi-dei-professionisti-abilitati<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.mimit.gov.it\/it\/mercato-e-consumatori\/professioni-non-organizzate<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.regione.toscana.it\/documents\/d\/guest\/elenco-guide-ambientali-abilitate-in-toscana_2-pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS OF HIKING AND ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDES<\/i><\/strong>
\nhttps:\/\/www.fieitalia.it\/<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.aigae.org\/<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.fise.it\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>