Walking in Tuscany | Walking From Montepulciano to Montefollonico and Monastero Sant'Anna in Camprena

Just across the border of the Val d’Orcia, but still within the spectacular panoramic scenery of this World Heritage site, is the walk from Montepulciano to Montefollonico and the Abbey of Sant'Anna in Camprena, a place of great charm and spirituality between Pienza and Castelmuzio. Emanuele Repetti, in the Dizionario Geografico Fisico Storico della Toscana[2], indicates the origin of the toponym Camprena, from Campus Arenæ (clay field, in Italian: campo d'argilla) which identifies the monastery of Sant'Anna as part of the Crete Senesi, as the monastery stands is on the edge of the Crete Senesi.

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Walk from Montepulciano - Montefollonico - Sant'Anna in Camprena (Pienza)

Southeast of Siena, not far from the border of the Tuscan Maremma, the towns of Montepulciano, Montalcino, and Pienza are Tuscan classics. Perched on a ridge 600 meters above sea level and enclosed by fortified walls, Montepulciano still shows the original characteristics of a typical medieval urban center.

The Piazza Grande is built on the highest point of the ridge.
Start in Montepulciano’s Piazza Grande and take the panoramic path to Porta dei Grassi, where you will encounter the Tempio di San Biagio. Then take the Via dei Canneti until you reach the intersection with Via delle Colombelle.

The path follows the mountain ridge and leads you through the Nobile vineyards to the oratory of Sant'Anna in Via dei Colli, in the foothills of Montefollonico. Stop in Montefollonico for lunch.

This track also passes the magic picnic spot of Il Tondo, east of Montefollonico, a secret garden created in the 19th century. You can discover Il Tondo and walk around the hill, or you can skip this option.

From Il Tondo walk down following Via dei Frati towards Montefollonico (you walk around Residence Sangismondo), then left on Via dei Frati and again left on Via dei Giglio. On Via dei Pianelli you can enter the old center of Montefollonico climbing the stairs in front of you, or walk towards Bar Sport (to the right).
Bar Sport on Via Pianelli is a good spot for a coffee or a refreshing drink. Here the locals watch tourists passing by. In front of Bar Sport, you can enter the historical medieval center of Montefollonico through Porta del Pianello. A lunch in one of the two excellent restaurants in Montefollonico is recommended.

Approximate distance: 19 km
Time: 3,5 - 4 hours
Total climb 401 m | Total descent 486 m

Abbey of Sant'Anna in Camprena

Abbey of Sant'Anna in Camprena, the view of the church [2]
Montepulciano
Chiesa di San Biagio

San Biagio, esterno	San Biagio, cupola	Chiesa di San Biagio, interno
Galleria fotografica Montefollonico

	Chiesa del Triano, Montefollonico	Montefollonico, Porta del Triano

Montefollonico, Porta Del Triano	Montefollonico, San Leonardo, fasciata	Montefollonico, Oratorio di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria

Montefollonico, Porta Del Triano	Montefollonico, Porta Nuova	Parco Il Tondo Montefollonico
The abbey Sant'Anna in Camprena featured in the film The English Patient and is home to many concerts ot the Collegium Vocale Crete Senesi Music Festival, an annual music festival under the artistic direction of Philippe Herreweghe.
Restaurants in Montefollonico Al Botteghino Localita' Osteria Delle Noci 25, 53049 Montefollonico Ristorante dei 13 Gobbi Via Lando di Duccio, 5, 53040 Montefollonico Osteria La Botte Piena Piazza Dionisa Cinughi, 12, 53040 Montefollonico \| www.labottepiena.com Ristorante La Chiusa di Dania Masotti Via della Madonnina, 88 - 53040 Montefollonico (SI)
Collegium Vocale Crete Senesi Website \| www.collegiumvocalecretesenesi.com \| Program \| Locations
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