Abetone

Abetone was a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pistoia in the Italian region of Tuscany, located about 80 km northwest of Florence and about 49 km northwest of Pistoia. It has been a frazione of Abetone Cutigliano since 2017.

History
Abetone (in Italian: "large fir") was created as a custom post on the main road from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and the Duchy of Modena, founded in 1732. The name derives from that of a large tree cut down to allow the construction to proceed.

Starting from the early 20th century, it became a popular skiing resort. Zeno Colò, an Italian skier, was born here in 1920.

Abetone served as the finish of the 5th Stage of the 2015 Giro d'Italia.

Main sights

 * Orto Botanico Forestale dell'Abetone, a botanical garden
 * Monumento Internazionale alla Pace, a monument to peace