Loro Ciuffenna is a medieval village in the Arezzo province, suited to groups wanting a private pool and walks on the Pratomagno. It is in the Valdarno, not the Florence province, and a car is needed.
Loro Ciuffenna is a medieval village on the Ciuffenna stream, with a stone bridge joining the two banks and a water mill from around 1100, said to be the oldest in Tuscany, that still grinds chestnut flour. It sits at about 330 m, the countryside around it lies on the slopes of the Pratomagno, and the Balze protected area with its rock formations lies between the Resco and Ciuffenna streams. The homes are scattered across the surrounding hills and countryside rather than in the village, so each one needs a car. Nearly all have a private pool and a garden, and many have a fireplace. Sizes run from homes for couples to some for larger groups. The Town Hall holds a museum of sculpture by an artist born in the village, and the village is small, so evenings are low-key.
A Romanesque parish church built around the year 1000, about 2 km from the village on the Strada dei Sette Ponti.
A protected natural area between the Resco and Ciuffenna streams, known for striking rock formations.
A walk from the hamlet of Anciolina (933 m) leads on to the cross at 1592 m.
Sculpture in bronze, wood and ceramic by an artist born in the village in 1918, housed in the Town Hall.
Florence airport is the nearest, about 50 minutes by car. By public transport, take a train from Florence to San Giovanni Valdarno and a bus on, about two hours 45 minutes in total. The homes are in the countryside, so hire a car.
Summer and early autumn suit walking on the Pratomagno slopes and swimming in the pool. In the cooler months fireplaces matter, since many homes have one, and the village is very quiet. The mill and the museum keep their own hours, so check opening times before an off-season visit.
It is in the Province of Arezzo, about 40 km southeast of Florence and 25 km northwest of Arezzo. Florence airport is roughly 50 minutes away by car.
A stone bridge over the Ciuffenna stream, a water mill from around 1100 that still grinds chestnut flour, and the Museo Venturino Venturi in the Town Hall.
Yes. The area around the village lies on the slopes of the Pratomagno, and one walk stops at the hamlet of Anciolina (933 m) before climbing on to the Cross of Pratomagno at 1592 m.
Yes, because the homes are scattered over the surrounding hills and the public route from Florence needs a train and a bus. A car also reaches Gropina's church easily.
Most do, and all have gardens. A good share have a fireplace, and few have air conditioning, which matters in July and August.
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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