Trekking in Toscana | Montalcino - San Quirico d'Orcia | Val d'Orcia

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 brings you to Porta Burelli where you leave the city.
This hike 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.
There is no difficulty in following the track. It is a magical moment when halfway you reach the famous cypress trees that grace so many postcards.

Montalcino

Within the old walls of Montalcino, there are still six gates visible. This itinerary starts at the Fortezza, and the Porta al Cassero, takes you for a brief walk through the city, along the Piazza del Popolo, the main square of Montalcino, and leads you along the Via Giuseppe Mazzini. Turn right at Via Lapini and leave town through the Porta Burelli.

Walking from Montalcino to San Quirico d'Orcia

Montalcino is known for some of the most spectacular wines found in Italy, Brunello di Montalcino. From Porta Burelli you follow the Strada Comunale del Canalicchio, passing by La Gerla, Paradisone Colle degli Angeli, Canalicchio di Sopra, Lazzeretti, Casanova di Neri, Casello, Fattoria Pian dell'Asso, and the Chiesa Madonna del Riguardo, San Quirico.

Just after crossing the torrent Asso, continue on the strada del Riguardo on your right. On your left, you can admire a bunch of cypress trees. If you prefer a short detour to see the most famous cypress trees in Tuscany, follow the dirt road towards Podere Casaltina, and after circa 500 meters, beyond the farmhouse, you will first see the Circle of cypress trees and further on your left the iconic image of the Val d’Orcia.

San Quirico d'Orcia

Arriving at San Quirico d'Orcia, a visit to the picturesque medieval village is a must. The highlights of the town are two Romanesque churches, 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 and the entrance of the Horti Leonini gardens invite you for further exploration of this beautiful gem.

San Quirico host a handful of good restaurants. La Bottega di Portanuova is a tiny uncrowded grocery store and a terrific place to pick up picnic food. They prepare hand-made sandwiches, platters of cold cuts and cheese, and serve some good local wines. There is a lovely outdoor seating area.

Inversed Itinerary | San Quirico d'Orcia - I Cipressi I triboli - Montalcino | 13 km

Sunset in Val d'Orcia, San Quirico D'Orcia, Siena [2]

Restaurants Montalcino Boccon Di Vino Ristorante di di Mario e Vanna Fiorani . Via Traversa dei Monti, 201, 53024 Montalcino 39 0577 848233 Il menu Menù Degustazione € 38.00 a persona Email info@boccondivinomontalcino.it - Website: www.boccondivinomontalcino.it San Quirico d'Orcia La Bottega di Portanuova A small grocery and restaurant in San Quirico d'Orcia, with specialties from the region and many organic products. Via Dei Canneti 37/F, 53027 San Quirico dOrcia +39 340 357 6797 Menu \| lookaside.fbsbx.com Directions Download gpx tracks here Lenghth: 13,07 km \| 3 hours circa Total climb 289 m Total descent 425 m You can also consider expanding your walk to a longer itinerary, and continue to the Capella di Vitaleta [Anello San Quirico d'Orcia - Capella di Vitaleta 8,64 km]. You can take a bus back to Montalcino. Two possibilities, the first and shortest taking the bus from San Quirico to Montalcino (timetables here) or to combine bus 112 and 114 (San Quirico to Torrenieri, and Torrenieri - Montalcino), timetables here The bus station is in front of Ristorante Garibaldi a.o. (Via Cassia 17).

Photo Gallery Montalcino and San Quirico d'Orcia

Santa Maria delle Grazie, outside Porta Burelli, Montalcino	Il Santuario di Santa Maria del Soccorso	Porta Burelli

Brunello di Montalcino vineti e Monte Amiata	Brunello di Montalcino vineyards, Montalcino	Cipressi nella Val d'Orcia. La storia di Cyparissus nella Metamorfosi di Ovidio

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	Anello San Quirico d'Orcia - Capella di Vitaleta	Chiesa San Francesco, San Quirico d'Orcia
Brunello di Montalcino Paradisone Colle degli Angeli Paradisone Colle degli Angeli S.S. PARADISONE COLLE DEGLI ANGELI Str. vic. del Canalicchio 222, 53024 Montalcino Tel. +39 348 604 9950 Email info@paradisone.it Website: www.paradisone.it La Gerla La Gerla was founded by Sergio Rossi. The estate, localy named Colombaio, belonged to the Biondi Santi family. Sergio Rossi bought the land in 1976 and completely restructured it respecting its original environment. Shortly afterwards in 1978, he created and marketed the La Gerla brand. Fattoria La Gerla Loc. Canalicchio, Pod. Colombaio, 53024 MontalcinoTel.+390577-848599 Fax. +39 0577-849465 Email lagerla@tin.it Website: www.lagerlamontalcino.com Canalicchio di Sopra In 1967, Canalicchio di Sopra was one of the twelve founders of the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino. Primo Pacenti founded the winery in 1962. The first bottle of Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino was produced in 1966. His son-in-law Pier Luigi Ripaccioli started working at his side in 1987, and since 2001, grandchildren Francesco, Marco, and Simonetta have continued family's engagement. The vineyards extend over 19ha of land within the Canalicchio and Montosoli Cru: different terrain, different exposure, different microclimates making each vineyard unique. Wines: Canalicchio di Sopra Loc. Casaccia, 73, 53024 Montalcino Email info@canalicchiodisopra.com Website: www.canalicchiodisopra.com Casanova di Neri Azienda Agricola Casanova di Neri 53024 Montalcino, Province of Siena, Italy +39 0577 834455 Email njj casanovadineri.it

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