Hiking Tours
The province of Siena is one of the widest of all Tuscany and comprehends many areas, from the lunar landscapes of the Crete (clay hills) to the Chianti vineyards. They are all different and have their specific beauties but all of them have something in common: they are soul-stirring. Let’s take a walk then!
Walking is the best way to observe landscapes, animals tracks and bits of history up close. It is also the most natural and simple physical activity, that everybody can do. You can discover the most evocative places, walk along former roman routes or the Francigena route, like the pilgrims used to do in the Middle Ages. Besides walking, we visit hill-top towns or abbeys rich in history and unique works of art.
The walks range from 4 to 9 miles, keep in mind that this area is beautiful as it has nice hills, so those are also included in the walks! But we can take it easy and burn off our pasta!
On the Gladiator Road in Val d'Orcia
Scenic trail starting in Pienza, Unesco site in the Orcia Valley. We'll walk on the path dotted with the same cypress trees that we can see in Ridely Scott's, "Gladiator" movie. Along the way we'll stop at the Romanesque parish church where the future Pope Pius II was baptised.
Pienza to Montepulciano
Full day hike of about 15 km from Pienza to Montepulciano, with a stop in the charming hamlet of Monticchiello, where we can have lunch in a typical "osteria".
Walking the history
A nice walk in the area of the fascinating hamlet of Monteriggioni. We look for ancient paths on the Francigena route, used by pilgrims since the year 800 a.D. on their way to or from Rome, when going on a pilgrimage was the goal of a lifetime.
