Where to park during Fiorino Mud weekend
on start of
Firenze
The Fiorino Mud start and finish is at Società Canottieri Firenze, on the Arno river, right next to Ponte Vecchio: right in the historic centre, inside the ZTL (limited traffic zone). There’s no free parking near the venue itself, so here are the best options depending on how you’re arriving.
Free Parking
If you’re driving and not staying in the city centre, the easiest solution is to leave your car at one of the two free park-and-ride lots and reach the start by tram or by bike.
Ponte a Greve — Viale Nenni Park & Ride
Free, around 300 spaces
Take the A1 Firenze-Scandicci exit, then follow signs for Ponte a Greve
Tram T1, San Lorenzo a Greve stop → Santa Maria Novella in 15 minutes
Or ride it: 8 km · 25 minutes by bike straight to the start
Handy if you’re coming from the west / off the A1 motorway
Firenze Certosa
Free
Take the A1 Firenze-Impruneta exit, near the Certosa del Galluzzo
9 km · 30 minutes by bike to the start
Handy if you’re coming from the south (Siena / Rome)
Paid garages in the city centre
If you’re staying at a hotel or B&B downtown and want to keep your car nearby for the whole event, these are the most convenient garages:
Park Santa Croce
Via delle Casine, 17R
Open 24/7, fully automated: you keep your own keys
About 10 minutes on foot from the start
Ideal if no need to wait for staff
Garage Palazzo Vecchio
Via Vinegia, 13R
The closest garage to the start: about 7 minutes on foot
Open 7:00 AM to midnight, valet key drop-off
Check with the garage in advance that they can release your car
Indicative rates: €5-6/hour, €22-28/day for city-centre garages. Prices and hours can change — always check Parclick or contact the garage directly before booking.
Good to know
The start area is inside the ZTL: private cars aren’t allowed in during active hours, so don’t try to park on the street near the Canottieri.
Arrive with plenty of margin: the free park-and-ride lots fill.
If you’re taking the tram, check the time of the first run of the day.
