Home

Montepulciano
My atelier
Surroundings

Travel information

Links
MONTEPULCIANO'S SURROUNDINGS





trekking

Here some suggestion about possibles walking routes.
For more information and maps you can visit the Montepulciano Turist office
Pro-Loco Tourist Information
Piazza Don Minzoni 1, Montepulciano
(+39) 0578 757.341

  1. FROM THE RENAISSANCE WAY TO THE WAY OF THE WINE
    (Pienza - Monticchiello - Montepulciano)
    This itinerary connect two pearls of the Italian Renaissance where the entire essence of being Tuscan is enclosed: history, nature and different tastes are the best expression of that....!
    17 km. medium-high difficulty - height dfference 450 mt.

  2. FROM THE BALCONY OF THE VAL D'ORCIA
    (La Foce - Castiglioncello sul Trinoro)
    Walking trough the beautiful Val d'Orcia on the background of the Amiata Mountain, you can run into castles, towns and farms before enter in the wildlife reserve of Pietraporcina with its chilly paths at approximately 1000 m. of height.
    12 km. medium-high difficulty - height dfference 400 mt.

  3. IN THE HEART OF THE VAL D'ORCIA
    (Bagno Vignoni - Ripa d'Orcia)
    Leaving the famous town of Bagno Vignoni, follow the Orcia river to arrive at the Ripa Castle in a wonderful holm oak and "corbezzoli" wood. The towns of Montalcino and Castiglion d'Orcia make your walking unforgettable.
    12 km. medium difficulty - height dfference 400 mt.

  4. TO THE CETONA MOUNTAIN PEACK
    (Sarteano - Monte Cetona - Cetona)
    From the peak of Cetona mountain you can enjoy a stunning panorama of wide open fields and the clay cliffs of the Crete Senesi. Goig down to the town of Cetona you cannot miss the prehistoric caves of Belvedere and the Biancheto wood.
    10 km. medium-high difficulty - height dfference 400 mt.

  5. INTO THE BRUNELLO EARTH
    (Montalcino - S.Antimo)
    Discovering a genuine "drinkable" territory! After visiting the historical center of Montalcino and the Etruscan ruine of Poggio di Civitella, go on to the beautiful Abbey of Saint Antimo with the company of the precious vineyard. Finally, having a snack in a famous vine cellar is the right reward for your hard work!
    11 km. medium difficulty - height dfference 200 mt.