Walking in the Val d'Orcia | The best hiking trails in and around Montalcino

Podere Santa Pia is a large old rambling Tuscan farmhouse, located on a hill among olive groves, Mediterranean macchia, and vineyards in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma. A winding scenic road, just outside the village of Castiglioncello Bandini, is leading to this former cloister, hidden in a seduced valley.
The surrounding hills, crossed with dirt roads and secret paths are ideal for hiking.

The selected trails are all within easy reach of Podere Santa Pia. Enjoy a walk on the strada bianche or dirt roads between Sant’Angelo in Colle and Montalcino or the abbey of Sant'Antimo. You can enjoy some exclusive wine tours and tasting experiences on the southern slopes of Montalcino. Or have lunch at Il Pozzo or Il Leccio, or go to da Pino in Sant'Angelo Scalo for delicious everyday fare.

Itineraries around Montalcino and Sant'Angelo in Colle

The trails

Montalcino - Abbazia di Sant'Antimo is an itinerary in the great scenery of Brunello vineyards in the Val d’Orcia between Montalcino and Castelnuovo dell'Abate and Sant'Antimo - Sant'Angelo in Colle explores the scenery between Sant'Antimo and Sant'Angelo in Colle. There is no difficulty in following the tracks. And a visit to the Abbey of Sant'Antimo, one of the highlights of romanesque architecture, is a must.
You are in the midst of some great wineries. Plan in advance to arrange a visit to one of these great Brunello wineries in the surroundings of Castelnuovo dell’Abate or on the way to Sant'Angelo in Colle. A map with some of the most particular wineries on the southern slopes of Montalcino can be found here.
The track Montalcino to Bagno Vignoni br

ings you to the unique central town square of Bagno Vignoni, and offers various options to take advantage of its volcanic water.
Montalcino - San Quirico d'Orcia takes you to some of the most beautiful valleys of the Val ‘Orcia, while Montalcino to Buonconvento explores the great scenery of the Val d’Orcia and the Crete Senesi.

1 - Montalcino circular walk \| Walking around Montalcino through the famous Brunello vineyards \| 8,61 km
This itinerary starts at the Chiesa della Madonna del Soccorso, or on Parcheggio Viale Strozzi, on Via Pietra Strozzi (nearby the church). Behind the Chiesa della Madonna del Soccorso, there is a small square with a marvelous view over the Val d'Orcia in the direction of Siena. You are in the midst of some great wineries: Padelletti, Salvioni, Silvio Nardi, with a winery established in the 50’s, and Castiglion del Bosco are all nearby. Or check out Castello Romitorio, owned by famous Transavanguardia artist Sandro Chia. And through the vineyards of Il Poggiolo and Il Palazzone, and a wine tasting tour on one or two wineries could be a good idea. Download gpx tracks here Total length: 8,61 km Total climb 344 m Total descent 363 m		Map of the Brunello di Montalcino region \| Member companies of the DOCG Brunello di Montalcino

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Il Santuario di Santa Maria del Soccorso		Santa Maria delle Grazie, outside Porta Burelli, Montalcino
2 - Montalcino - Abbazia di Sant'Antimo \| 10,92 km
Itinerary in the great scenery of Brunello vineyards between Montalcino and Castelnuovo dell'Abate. There is a stunning moment when you reach the Abbey of Sant'Antimo. This itinerary starts at the Fortezza in Montalcino, or at one of the former gates, the Porta al Cassero. You walk along dirt roads, through vineyards and woodlands to the simple beauty of the Abbey of Sant'Antimo, stopping off along the route to visit the small pieve in Villa a Tolli. Your walk finishes at the very impressive Romanesque Abbey of Sant'Antimo. Download gpx tracks here Total length: 10,92 km Total climb 216 m Total descent 418 m		Fortezza di Montalcino, Porta al Cassero

Walking from Montalcino to the Abbey of Sant'Antimo	Chiesa di San Michele, località Castiglione del Bosco a Montalcino	Chiesa in Villa a Tolli
In Castelnuovo dell’Abate you can take a bus back to Montalcino. The bus stop is in front of Trattoria Bassomundo. Or you can walk back. There is a circular walk from Montalcino to Sant'Antimo and back again. Circular walk Montalcino - Abbey of Sant'Antimo \| 24,07 km Download gpx tracks here Total climb ↑ 887 Total descent ↓ 885 m

Some of the most particular estates of the Brunello di Montalcino territory	Brunello di Montalcino vineti e Monte Amiata	Sangiovese grapes in a vineyard of Montalcino
3 - Abbazia di Sant'Antimo - Sant'Angelo in Colle \| 9,70 km
This is an itinerary in the great scenery of Brunello vineyards in the Val d’Orcia between Castelnuovo dell'Abate and Sant'Angelo in Colle, walking on the famous strade bianche or dirt roads. Wineries along the trail include Poggio di Sotto, La Palazzetta, and Uccelliera in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, and Ciacci Piccolomini D'Aragona, la Cantina Mastrojanni, Sesta di Sopra and Lisini further along the road. Your walk finishes near the Pieve Di San Michele Arcangelo, on the square Piazza Castello where you will find two excellent restaurants, Il Pozzo and Il Leccio. Download gpx tracks here lenghth 9,70 km \| Time almost 2 hours Total climb ↑ 216 m Total descent ↓ 418 m In Sant'Angelo in Colle, you can take a bus back to Montalcino. The bus stop is on Via del Colombaio, next to the Parking. Check this map for good bus connections \| Mappa extraurbano Siena		Abbey of Sant'Antimo
Inversed Trail \| Sant'Angelo in Colle - Sant'Antimo \| 9,78 km \| gpx \| map The advantage (?) of this direction is you walk downhill most of the time. And the magical moment when the first glimpses of the Abbey of Sant'Antimo come into view is unforgettable. The evocative abbey, hidden in a secluded valley can be visited completely in less than an hour. lenghth 9,78 km \| Time almost 2 hours \| gpx Total climb 151 m \| Total descent 267 m
Variation to Sant'Angelo Scalo \| Walking from Sant'Antimo to Sant'Angelo Scalo \| 12,50 km

The abbey viewed from the dirt road towards Sant'Angelo in Colle	Trail from Sant'Antimo to Sant'Angelo in Colle	Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo, situata a Sant'Angelo in Colle
4 - Montalcino - Abbazia di Sant'Antimo - Sant'Angelo in Colle
This itinerary starts at the Fortress of Montalcino and ends in the cozy central town square of Sant’Angelo in Colle, a small medieval hamlet nestled among the vineyards of the famous Brunello, 8 kms south of Montalcino. Download gpx tracks here lenghth 19.8 km km \| Time one hour 58 minutes Max elevation 643 m Min elevation 262 m
		Castelnuovo dell'Abate

Sant'Angelo in Colle, Montalcino, seen from Collemattoni	Brunello di Montalcino, Tenuta Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona, Montalcino, con Monte Amiata sul sfondo	Brunello di Montalcino, Tenuta Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona, Vigna Ferraiole, Montalcino
5 - Walking from Montalcino to Bagno Vignoni \| 20 km
A large hot spring as a central town square, that makes Bagno Vignoni unique among all villages in southern Tuscany. Bagno Vignono offers various options to take advantage of its volcanic water, from modern spas to thermal water pools in open nature (Parco dei Mulin). Bagno Vignoni is part of the Via Francigena. Download gpx tracks here lenghth 24 km \| Time one hour 58 minutes Total climb ↑ 670 Total descent ↓ 913 m Differenza altimetrica 453 m Points ofinterest : Montalcino, Abbey of Sant'Antimo, Castelnuovo dell’Abate, Ripa d'Orcia. And Bagno Vignoni.		Bagno Vignoni, Parco dei Mulini


Bagno Vignoni, chiesa	Bagno Vignoni, Piazza delle Sorgenti, con installazione artistica di Carlo Pizzichini	Bagno Vignoni, Parco dei Mulini

6 - Montalcino - San Quirico d'Orcia \| 13,07 km
Itinerary in the great scenery of the Val d’Orcia, in a picture-perfect setting, just about 26 km north of Podere Santa Pia. This itinerary starts in Montalcino at the Porta al Cassero, and takes you to some of the most beautiful valleys of the Val ‘Orcia, dotted with silvery olive orchards, small villages, and vineyards, passing some of finest wineries on the northern slopes of Montalcino. San Quirico d'Orcia with the honey-colored Collegiata, famous for its three beautifully carved portals, and the smaller Chiesetta di Santa Maria Assunta, also known as Santa Maria or Santa Maria ad Hortos as it is surrounded by gardens, the Horti Leonini and the Giardino delle Rose. This itinerary ends at the Piazza Garibaldi were the Chiesa San Francesco stands in front of the entrance of the Horti Leonini gardens, a classic Italian-style garden, created around 1580 by Diomede Leoni.		Poesia Toscana, San Quirico d'Orcia


Montalcino, i cipressi di Casaltina	Cipressi e la Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta, tra Pienza and San Quirico d'Orcia	Cypress trees in the Val d'Orcia

Pieve Madonna del Riguardo	Chiesa San Francesco, San Quirico d'Orcia	Horti Leonini, San Quirico d'Orcia

7 - From Montalcino to Buonconvento \| Hiking trails in the Arbia and Ombrone valleys
Itinerary in the great scenery of the Val d’Orcia and the Crete Senesi . This itinerary starts on Parcheggio Viale Strozzi. You leave the city through Porta Burelli. From Porta Burelli you follow the Strada Comunale del Canalicchio. At km 9 you cross the Via Cassia, turn left and after 300 meters turn right, in the direction of Chiusure and the Abbey Monte Oliveto Maggiore. Being so close to Buonconvento, a visit to this picturesque medieval village is a must. Download gpx tracks here Lenghth: 16 km \| 3 hours circa Total climb 340 m Total descent 611 m You can also considerexpanding your walk to a longer itinerary, and continue to the Abbey Monte Oliveto Maggiore. [Buonconvento - Abbazia Monte Oliveto Maggiore \| Download gpx tracks here - Lenghth: 11.60 km \| 2,5 hours circa \| Map]. From Buonconvento you can take a bus back to Montalcino. Timetable here.		Walking from Montalcino to Buonconvento Montalcino - Buonconvento - Via Francigena Toscana, Montalcino, Siena


Panorama of Buonconvento, Province of Siena [Buonconvento - San-Quirico-dorcia \| Via Francigena ]	Buonconvento, Porta Senese	Paesaggio tra le Crete senesi e la Val d'Orcia

Buonconvento, uno dei borghi più Belli della Toscana	The Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore	Monte Oliveto Maggiore, Torre, tegenwoordigonderdak voor een goed restaurant
Additional tracks
8 - Montalcino - Monte Oliveto Maggiore
This is an extended walk from walk no 7. You can divide the long walk to Monte Oliveto Maggiore in Chiusure into two parts, a first part from Montalcino to Buonconvento (Pieve a Salti) and a second part from Pieve a Salti to Monte Oliveto Maggiore. The village of Pieve a Salti lies along provincial road 17, near its confluence with the Traversa dei Monti. From Pieve a Santi in the Val d'Arbia, this scenic walk leads to the treasure of Crete Senesi: the Abbazia di Monte Oliveto, whose isolation is a visual metaphor for the solitude that inspires the monks and them to retreat from worldly pleasures. Download gpx tracks here Lenghth: 27 km \| 5,5 hours circa Total climb 698 m Total descent 940 m		Montalcino


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Inversed Trail Sant'Angelo in Colle - Sant'Antimo \| 9,78 km \| gpx The advantage (?) of this direction is you walk downhill most of the time. And the magical moment when the first glimpses of the Abbey of Sant'Antimo come into view is unforgettable. The evocative abbey, hidden in a secluded valley can be visited completely in less than an hour. lenghth 9,78 km \| Time almost 2 hours \| gpx Total climb 151 m \| Total descent 267 m


Montalcino and Brunello Vineyards

Montalcino	Brunello di Montalcino vineyards, Montalcino	Some of the most particular estates of the Brunello di Montalcino territory


Castelnuovo dell'Abate	L'Abbazia di Sant'Antimo (Montalcino) [1]	Anello Abbazia di Sant'Antimo

L'altare maggiore e il crocifisso visti dal matroneo	Abbazia di Sant'Antimo - 42 - Il presbiterio visto dal matroneo	L'Abbazia di Sant'Antimo, Archi del matroneo [1]

Abbazia di Sant'Antimo, capitello con San Daniele nella fossa dei leoni,i del Maestro di Cabestany [2]		L'Abbazia di Sant'Antimo, giochi di luce sul soffitto
Frazioni Montalcino, Sant'Angelo in Colle

Panorama Sant’Angelo in Colle, Montalcino	Sant'Angelo in Colle	Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo, situata a Sant'Angelo in Colle
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Podere Santa Pia is a large Tuscan country house sitting on a hill dominating the Ombrone and Orcia Valleys, two of the most beautiful valleys in Tuscany, 70 km south of Siena. This part of southern Tuscany, known as the Maremma, is a wonderfully peaceful and very beautiful unspoilt area, ideal for a quiet holiday. Podere Santa Pia is a beautiful stone farmhouse only 2 km away from Castiglioncello Bandini. The main house is spacious, comfortable and well furnished and offers its guests a breathtaking view over the Maremma hills. Case vacanza in Toscana \| Podere Santa Pia

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