house at the cassero

The Casa al Cassero is named after the fortification above it, which was an ancient lookout point and is now a public scenic garden donated to the people of Roccalbegna.

The Cassero Senese, built by the Aldobrandeschi in the 13th century, was remodeled by the Sienese during their rule. The Sienese connected it to La Pietra, a rocky spire about 60 meters high on which another medieval fortress is built, with walls. Today, a section of the walls remains, including the Porta di Maremma and the Torricelle.

From Roccalbegna it is possible to reach on foot the Natural Reserve of Pescinello, with its large tree species, such as secular wild pear trees; and the Natural Reserve of Mount Labbro, a detrital cone of great charm that hosts, in addition to numerous species of birds of conservation value such as ortolan buntings, rock buntings , redstarts and hen harriers, also the traces of Davide Lazzaretti’s Giurisdavidica Community that gives the name to our Cooperative.

In 10 minutes by car (30 minutes on foot) you can reach the WWF Oasis Natural Reserve of Bosco Rocconi, a special wild place for the reproduction of rare birds of prey and rich in wild orchids.

The ALBEGNA RIVER, which has its source in the mountains behind Roccalbegna and crosses the town with a torrential flow, in the middle of summer represents an excellent opportunity to cool down in the numerous rock pools and their frequent waterfalls.

Please contact the Davide Lazzaretti Cooperative for advice on planning your trip, reaching local producers and booking excursions on foot, horseback and bicycle.