Mount Amiata - Tuscany's extinct volcano. Worth a detour even for non skiers 2 chairlifts, 6 ski lifts, 10 km of slopes, and depending on amount of snowfall 5 to 10 km of cross-country skiing ... only the first time skier could possibly be impressed by these numbers. In fact, people visit Tuscany for its Renaissance heritage and wine making fame, and NOT for its winter resorts. Which is wrong. At least for people who like to travel adventurously. Skiing in Southern Tuscany is as surreal and off-the-beaten-path as it gets. In regard to winter sport Mont'Amiata's content may be basic, but ambiance is king. N ever would I have thought, that I'd be wearing my skiing boots (and not my bikini) whilst making out Corsica's mountain peaks on the other side of the Mediterranean. The two chairlifts on the mountain are not the most recent or fastest models, but a ride on them opens up fabulous views over the hills of Maremma and ...