Rifugio Valnera
On the Garibaldi Trail — the very path crossed in 1848 by the hero of two worlds during his escape toward the Tyrrhenian Sea — lies a unique place in the heart of the Tuscan-Romagnol Apennines.
Here you’ll find an ancient stone convent with a small consecrated church, nestled in a quiet and authentic landscape.
You are at Rifugio Valnera, a rustic and captivating retreat hidden among oak, chestnut, and broom woods, renowned for its spring of crystal-clear water.
It will surprise you with its evocative location, the warmth of the people who inhabit it, the surrounding silence, and the simple local delicacies offered with care.
Although located in the province of Florence, it sits right on the border with Romagna and is easily accessible by any means of transport.
If you’re coming from Florence or Ravenna, hop on the scenic “Trenino di Dante” and get off at the small station of San Martino in Gattara.
