Holiday apartment in Cascine-La Croce amid culture, festivals and trails

Cascine-La Croce can be discovered through culture, local traditions and clearly distinct opportunities for active days. The route connecting Buti, La Croce and Cascine runs along the stream. There is also an old road from Buti to Cascine: it slopes gently downhill, is fully paved and has almost no traffic. It is particularly suitable for walks, cycling tours and routes with a stroller. Those exploring the area outdoors can plan this stretch as a separate part of the day. For cycling tours, the paved surface is a practical feature; when walking, the almost traffic-free route complements the gentle slope. The gentle slope can be taken into account when choosing between walking and cycling as part of the day's plans.

Holiday apartment in Cascine-La Croce for active and varied days

Running and walking events in Cascine di Buti include the Maratonina delle Colline Cascinesi. In 2026, it will be held for the 45th time. The event includes routes of 3, 6, 10, 15 and 20 kilometres. The different distances create a clear range of sporting intensity. Choosing between a short and a long route can therefore determine the focus of the day. When planning the day, time can also be set aside for culture or local history in addition to the event.

Teatro Cinema Vittoria was built by the residents of Cascine in the post-war period and is now a multipurpose venue for theatre performances, concerts, conferences and film screenings. Its origins in the local community are just as much a part of its history as its present-day use for various forms of culture.

Local history, the Palio and public art

The history of La Croce includes a Palio contrada that stretches below the village between the cemetery and Cascine di Buti. Its chapel dates from the 1960s. On Via Sarzanese Valdera in Cascine di Buti, a large wall has also become a public art space. Those interested in local history will find a connection here to the contrada and the chapel, while the wall represents public art.

The hamlet's only historical remnant is an octagonal building called La Risaia. It may have been used as a rice mill during the time of Grand Duke Francesco I. This possible former function connects the building with the history of the hamlet without presenting its use as an established fact.

Festivals and local specialities

The Christmas market in Cascine di Buti reached its 12th edition in 2025. It featured food stalls offering Frati, crêpes, hot chocolate, fried dough and mulled wine. The Christmas market is a winter event in Cascine di Buti. The summer programme in Cascine di Buti includes the Sagra del Ranocchio in the sports area.

For the wider travel overview: Buti.