Castelfalfi
is being developed in line with the latest environmental considerations
– the resources and techniques applied to ensure the estate are as
environmentally sensitive as possible. For example, 64% of the required
energy will be supplied by renewable resources, while 96% of the water
will be supplied by conditioned rain water collected on the property.
Drinking water comes from cleansed ground water and the overall planned
level of consumption will be reduced by measures such as rain water
flushing of WCs and water saving fittings.
Carbon
emission from transport will be kept to a minimum around the estate
with a shuttle bus service operated between key amenities when the total
development is finished. Cars are not allowed in the Borgo apart from
pick-up/drop-off and designated parking spaces are provided for owners.
Also,
Toscana Resort Castelfalfi has chosen a FSC C084348 certified company
to produce its paper promotional material. FSC Certification is a
virtuous and transparent way to guarantee a careful use of forests and
plantations. By choosing and buying FSC certified products, Toscana
Resort Castelfalfi is committed to a more sustainable use of our
forests, in order to personally contribute to the development of ethic,
conscious and virtuous system.
Tuscany
is a dream landscape for hiking and biking with miles of beautifully
scenic on-and off-road routes. Castelfalfi is well-situated as a base
for day trips around the region. The estate itself has about 75 miles of
walking paths and nearby there is an extended network of hiking and
mountain biking paths. The property’s hotel concierge can provide
suggested mapped routes, including the famous strade bianche or ‘white roads’ (unpaved routes) that crisscross the region, winding through some of Tuscany’s hillier terrain.
There are also guided and self-guided rides with local cycling operator Ride Montaione
that depart from the neighboring town of Montaione. And the hilltop
town of Lucca, about an hour away, offers bike rentals for a family
friendly ride along the city wall.
Horseback rides are another great way to explore the Montaione region. The incredible diversity of
the landscapes offers riders a unique seat to take in the views of the
winding trails through the woods, villages and Chianti vineyards. The
nearby Il Gelsomino Ranch offers western-style guided rides and all
skill levels can be catered to from beginner to expert. Horses also can
be brought to Castelfalfi to enjoy a ride around the estate.
Toscana
Resort Castelfalfi is an 800-year old medieval hamlet in Tuscany
lovingly being restored and developed to welcome visitors by its present
owner, TUI AG, the world’s biggest tourism company. The Toscana Resort
Castelfalfi project started in 2007 following a decades’ long migration
of its inhabitants in the ‘60s, when locals moved to bigger cities for
work. Only five inhabitants were living on the estate when TUI AG
purchased the property. Castelfalfi covers more than 2,700 acres of
vineyards, olive groves, woods, and lakes.
