From the motorway A11 Firenze-Pisa exit at Pistoia and soon after the toll keep left (signposted Porretta) and take the highway. Take exit Pistoia Montecatini Centre, at the roundabout take the first exit to the right and follow the road always straight for five miles. When you find a large church on your right with parking located 200 meters face downward and to the right is a road designated Avaglio and Marliana.

Take this road and do not leave it for 5 km until you will find two restaurants (Pellegrino and Margaret facing each other) 200 meters left you will find the Molino di Ciapo stone cottage with stone bridge a hump-backed unmistakable.)