The Hotel della Fortezza is within walking distance of the impressive Amiata Mountain, making it the ideal starting point for a vacation immersed in the incredible beauty of Southern Tuscany’s mountain region.

Amiata Mountain is located at the heart of the picturesque Maremma in central Italy. The mountain reaches a height of 1738mt, making it the highest mountain in the territory. Home to many different species of local flora and fauna, the mountain plays an important natural and environmental role in the region. It is also a very popular winter and summer holiday destination loved by skiers and nature walkers alike.

Amiata Mountain is characterized by its volcanic origins, visible today in its thin and dark soil and lava rocks, which vary in shape and color. Amiata Mountain has been inhabited since ancient times and is today home to a rich and fascinating historical-cultural heritage. Many of the towns on the mountainside are the custodians of an array of monuments and historical buildings, the most beautiful located in the centres of Arcidosso, Castel del Piano, Seggiano and Semproniano, all of which are also famous for their various annual festivals and events.

While best known for its incredible natural beauty, Amiata Mountain is actually home to one of Europe’s largest and most important beech tree forests. A source of a great pride for locals, the forest is protected in the Amiata Mountain Animal Park, a reserve that safeguards the region’s unique abundance of local flora and fauna.