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Walking in the spectacular panoramic scenery of Tuscany, betweenMontepulciano, Monticchiello and Pienza
[Photo by Norbert Nagel / Wikimedia Commons - License: CC BY-SA 3.0]
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Walking in the spectacular panoramic scenery of Tuscany | Montepulciano - Monticchiello - Pienza
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Just across the border of the Val d’Orcia, but still within the spectacular panoramic scenery of this World Heritage site, lies the medieval town of Montepulciano. We walk through the gentle rolling hills of the Val d’Orcia countryside, one of the most picturesque landscapes in Europe.
Pienza, situated in heart of the Val D'Orcia. This enjoyable small city is considered to be the incarnation of a Renaissance utopia and an ideal city.
In Montepulciano, a steep 20-minute downhill walk from Porta dei Grassi takes you to the photogenic Tempio di San Biagio, a travertine Renaissance church designed by Sangallo in the XVI century. From here you walk through the overwhelming scenery of the Val d'Orcia towards Monticchiello, and further on towards Pienza.
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Walk Montepulciano to Monticchiello and Pienza
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There is good parking for cars or campervans near the Church of San Biagio. Starting your hike here is a good option. If you prefer to start this itinerary from Montepulciano’s Piazza Grande, enter the city through the main street of Montepulciano, the Via di Gracciano nel Corso which stretches from the Porta al Prato to the Piazza Grande at the top of the hill.
Approximate distance: 16 km
Time: 3 hours
Total climb 551 m | Total descent 568 m | gpx
Variation
This itinerary is a variation of the trail Circular walk Montepulciano - Pienza - Montepulciano | 26,5 km | 5,5 hours
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The famous road with cypresses that goes up to Monticchiello
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The famous road with cypresses that goes up to Monticchiello [2]
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Montepulciano
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San Biagio, Montepulciano, foto storica
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Palazzo Nobili-Tarugi, Montepulciano
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Teatro della Società dei Concordi |
Chiesa di San Biagio
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Itinerary Pienza - Monticchiello
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San Biagio, cupola
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Chiesa di San Biagio, interno |
Monticchiello
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Mura di Monticchiello, visto da sud-est, Monticchiello (frazione di Pienza)
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Monticchiello, Porta Santa Agata |
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Pieve dei Santi Leonardo e Cristoforo a Monticchiello
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Pienza
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Pienza, Palazzo Piccolomini and the Duomo
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Pienza, Via del Casello
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Walking in the Val d'Orcia | Itineraries | Percorsi di Trekking in Val d'Orcia
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Pienza, Via di Circonvallazione, Via dell'amore e il Duomo
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Pienza, Duomo |
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Palazzo Comunale
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The seven most beautiful hikes in and around Pienza
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Immerse yourself into the rhythms of la dolce vita on an unforgettable journey through the Val d’Orcia, explore the winding cipress roads and architectural wonders around Montepulciano, Pienza and Montalcino with our Hiking suggestions.
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Hidden secrets in Tuscany Tuscan farmhouses | Podere Santa Pia
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Podere Santa Pia |
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Montalcino, i cipressi di Casaltina
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Podere Santa Pia, view from the terrace. To the south is the little isle of Montecristo (on the left), the name of which captured the imagination of Alexandre Dumas. On a clear day you can even see Corsica (on the right), 250 km away
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La pace e il panorama della mattina a camminare. Ogni tanto ci vuole proprio. Foto da @purple_first_lady
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[1] Foto di Norbert Nagel, Mörfelden-Walldorf,licensed under the Creative Commons Attribuzione-Condividi allo stesso modo 3.0 Unported license.
[2] Source: © Copyright all rights reserved byTraveling in Tuscany | www.travelingintuscany.com
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