Tuscany in general and Florence in particular, are places to visit in the spring, summer and autumn. The food and wine are marvellous and the Renaissance culture and beautiful countryside even more so. However, the winter in this North Tuscan region is also magical and a magnet for keen skiers.



Abertone

Just an hour and a half drive north of Florence, Abertone nestles in the foothills of the Apennines. It's about half way between Florence and Modena and just south west…