The countryside of Cetona is nestled between the populous Val di Chiana and the wilderness of the Val d Orcia in one of the most beautiful areas of west Tuscany. An imposing XV century castle dominates the skyline of the town, standing out against the green backdrop of Monte Cetona. These two dominant profiles the mountain and the castle - are the key to understanding this rich and fascinating area. History and nature overlap and connect here, in one of the few parts of this region that is exuberant and populous and where the visitor can still come across panoramic views of unspoiled countryside.

Mount Cetona stands at the south-eastern end of the province of Siena, closing the Val d'Orcia to the east, separating it from the Val di Chiana. The municipalities of Cetona, San Casciano dei Bagni, Radicofani and Sarteano are of interest.

On the south-western slopes of Mount Cetona lies the source of the river Orcia, while downstream of the mountain, south of the summit, is the lake of San Casciano.