Abetone was a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pistoia in the Italian region of Tuscany, located about 80 km northwest of Florence and about 49 km northwest of Pistoia. It has been a frazione of Abetone Cutigliano since 2017.

History

Abetone (in Italian: "large fir") was founded as a custom post in 1732 on the highest point of the main road between the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and the Duchy of Modena. The name derives from a large tree, which was cut down to allow the construction to proceed. Starting from the early 20th century, it became a popular skiing resort. Zeno Colò, an Italian skier, was born here in 1920. Abetone served as the finish of the 5th Stage of the 2015 Giro d'Italia.

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