At Borgo Vista Serena, nature begins right at your doorstep. From our borgo, you can walk straight into the Tuscan landscape, along quiet country lanes, green hills, forests, ancient hamlets, and historic paths around Serraglio, Talla, and Castel Focognano.
One of the hiking trails even passes directly by Borgo Vista Serena. This allows you to step straight from your apartment into nature, without having to drive to a busy starting point first.
The area surrounding Borgo Vista Serena is ideal for guests who love peace, views, and being active outdoors. You will hike through a landscape of unpaved paths, quiet stretches of nature, small roads, and vistas overlooking the Casentino.
It is precisely the combination of nature, villages, and tranquility that makes hiking here special. You don't need a full schedule: sometimes a short walk around the borgo is enough to truly feel the Tuscan landscape.
This hiking route from Ornina Alta is one of the most beautiful trails in the immediate vicinity of Borgo Vista Serena. The route is approximately 6.71 kilometers long and takes a little over two hours on average. Along the way, you hike through the quiet Tuscan landscape, with unpaved paths, peaceful nature, and beautiful views.
What makes this route extra special is that it passes directly by Borgo Vista Serena. On Komoot, the borgo is even listed as a highlight: rustic stone houses in the Tuscan countryside, a stunning borgo with a pool, and a place where you can grab a drink of water along the way.
At approximately 3.61 kilometers into the route, you reach the highlight at Borgo Vista Serena. For guests, this is a nice bonus: you are literally walking past the place where you are staying. Afterward, you return to your own apartment, the pool, and the tranquility of the borgo.
The complete hiking route is available on Komoot. Open the route on your phone beforehand, download it for offline use if possible, and always check the current condition of the path before you set off.
Open route on KomootOur tip: download the route in Komoot beforehand. Mobile reception is not equally strong everywhere in the hills. Additionally, always bring water and wear sturdy shoes, especially since a large part of the route is unpaved.
In addition to the route from Ornina Alta, there are several other hiking options in the area. From quiet short walks to more active routes toward the hills and nature reserves of the Casentino.
Small roads, old houses, forest edges, and open views. Ideal for a peaceful walk close to the borgo.
Hilly landscape, village atmosphere, wooded areas, and beautiful vistas toward the Casentino.
A characteristic village in the Casentino, perfect to combine with a walk through nature and history.
Those looking for a more active day of hiking can head from Borgo Vista Serena toward Pratomagno or the Casentinesi Forests. These areas are for guests who want more distance, more elevation gain, and a full day in nature.
Pratomagno is known for its high elevation, open views, and hiking trails along the mountain ridge. The Casentinesi Forests offer a completely different atmosphere: vast forests, silence, shaded paths, and deep nature.
For those seeking elevation, panoramas, and a more active hike.
Forests, silence, shaded paths, and deep nature.
The hiking environment around Borgo Vista Serena is beautiful, but some paths can be uneven, stony, or steep. Especially in spring and summer, it is important to be well-prepared before you head out.
Wear hiking boots or sturdy sneakers, especially on unpaved paths and loose stones.
Even short walks can be warm. Always bring plenty of water.
Mobile reception is not available everywhere. Save your route offline on your phone beforehand.
In summer, the morning and late afternoon are the most pleasant times for hiking.
Borgo Vista Serena is located in Serraglio, near Castel Focognano in the province of Arezzo. Due to its location between Talla, the Casentino, and the hills toward Pratomagno, our borgo is an excellent base for hiking in Tuscany.
Guests can choose from an existing Komoot route from Ornina Alta passing the borgo, peaceful walks through the surrounding villages, and more active treks toward Pratomagno, Raggiolo, or the Casentinesi Forests.
Yes, nature begins right around the borgo. Furthermore, an existing Komoot route passes directly by Borgo Vista Serena.
The route from Ornina Alta is approximately 6.71 kilometers long and takes a little over two hours on average.
The route is of an intermediate level. Good basic fitness and sturdy shoes are recommended, especially since a large part is unpaved.
In addition to routes around Serraglio and Ornina Alta, you can consider Talla, Castel Focognano, Raggiolo, Pratomagno, and the Casentinesi Forests.
Stay in a self-catering holiday apartment with a private terrace, swimming pool, and views over the Tuscan landscape. From the borgo, you can discover villages, cities, nature, hiking trails, cycling routes, markets, and local flavors.
Here, it’s not about rushing, but about waking up to a view, having breakfast outside, relaxing by the pool, and returning to the silence of the hills.