We hike in the south of Tuscany quite often but never get enough of it. No other region offers such beauty, and the famous Orcia Valley undoubtedly captures its essence: soft hills, cypress trees, medieval villages, and picturesque farmhouses. But there are so many other places to see! The Chianti region, with its vineyards, woods, olive groves, castles, and elegant wineries, is a must. We’ll visit the famous town of Montalcino and sip a glass of Brunello wine after a good hike to the most beautifully located Romanesque church in Tuscany. We’ll also go to the evocative clay hills near Siena to admire this unique landscape and see an important monastery built to defy Satan through seclusion. Another scenic hike will take us toward Sant’Egidio Mountain and down to Cortona, a charming little town made famous as the setting for the movie “Under the Tuscan Sun.”
The south of Tuscany is just unforgettable!