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Pergine Valdarno
Skip as a destination; pass through for the sanctuary on a hill, or stop if you are driving the SS69 between Arezzo and Montevarchi. Half an hour is enough.
Pergine Valdarno is a small Tuscan village of about 3,100 people, set on a hill between Arezzo and Montevarchi. Its main draw is the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Neve at Castelvecchio a Migliari, a pilgrimage site with a 15th-century Marian image. The village itself has a remodelled parish church and a quiet rural atmosphere. Most travellers will use it as a brief stop on a drive through the Valdarno, not a base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat), Nov–Feb (short days, some closures)
- Airports
- FLR · PSA
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Pergine Valdarno113 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Pergine Valdarno, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 115 fire · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportFLR Florence Peretola (About 1 h 15 min by car via A1 and SS69).
- Getting aroundCar is the only practical way.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a bar€1.20–1.50 (≈ US$2)
- Sit-down mealAgriturismo dinner (fixed menu)€25–40 (≈ US$30–50)
- Budget bedB&B double room, a night, per room€60 (≈ US$70)
- Mid-range bedAgriturismo double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedAgriturismo double room, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €110 (≈ US$130) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FLR Florence Peretola (About 1 h 15 min by car via A1 and SS69) · PSA Pisa Galileo Galilei (About 1 h 45 min by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Apr (9 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pergine Valdarno: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
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Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is the only practical way. The SS69 runs through the valley; the village is on a hill accessed by local roads. Parking is limited near the sanctuary.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 25 min
Car via SS69, about 20 min
Piazza Grande, frescoes by Piero della Francesca, antiques market on the first weekend of the month.
Door to door: 15 min
Car via SS69, about 10 min
Larger town with train station, shops and restaurants.
Florence
goDoor to door: 1–1.5 h
Car via A1 (exit Valdarno), about 50 min; or train from Montevarchi (about 1 h)
Day trip feasible; park at Villa Costanza tram stop or use the train.
Siena
goDoor to door: 1.5 h
Car via SS69 and SS326, about 1 h 15 min
Full day; visit the Piazza del Campo and Duomo.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Pergine Valdarno centre
A few agriturismi and B&Bs; quiet, limited dining options.
Montevarchi
10 min by car; more hotels, restaurants and train station.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) (agriturismo, self-catering)
- Mid
- €80–150 (≈ US$95–180) (B&B, one meal out)
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ (hotel in Montevarchi, fine dining)
Trip budget
| Agriturismo double room1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €110 | €220 |
| Car rental per day (economy)1 × €40 · check | €40 |
| Fuel per 100 km1 × €15 · check | €15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €40 |
| Trip total≈ €218 per person per day, bed included | €435≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in euros; car rental and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a bar | €1.20–1.50 (≈ US$2) |
| Glass of house wine | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pizza margherita | €7–10 (≈ US$9–12) |
| Gelato (two scoops) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Agriturismo dinner (fixed menu) | €25–40 (≈ US$30–50) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The sanctuary is on a hilltop; the last stretch is a narrow road.
- No fuel station in the village; fill up in Montevarchi or Arezzo.
- Many agriturismi require advance booking; check reception hours.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
- EU emergency
- 112
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A questo indirizzo, per favoreTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
- EU emergency112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Montevarchi → Florence (train): about €7–10 (≈ US$9–12), about 1 h (check)
- Taxi Montevarchi → Pergine Valdarno: €20–30 (≈ US$25–35) (check)
Say or show
- Ciao — Hello / Goodbye (chow)
- Grazie — Thank you (GRAHT-see-eh)
- Quanto costa? — How much? (KWAN-toh KOH-stah)
- Dov'è il santuario? — Where is the sanctuary? (doh-VEH eel san-too-AH-ryoh)
- Il conto, per favore — The bill, please (eel KON-toh pehr fah-VOH-reh)
Pergine Valdarno is small; most services are in Montevarchi.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Pergine Valdarno. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat), Nov–Feb (short days, some closures) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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