A second hike we wish to advocate is within the hills surrounding Pienza. We like to go to an exquisite natural sheep farm referred to as Podere il Casale that makes a speciality of pecorino cheese. They additionally make wine, develop their very own natural greens, and run a really profitable restaurant.
After a tour of the farm and a hearty lunch that includes their pecorino cheeses and different produce from the farm, we get pleasure from an awesome little trek to Pienza. The stroll leads us via the farm and down amongst the fertile panorama surrounding the medieval village. Part of the stroll follows the Via Francigena, the traditional pilgrimage between France and Rome. In the spring, poppies and wildflowers encompass you as farmers have a tendency their fields and work the vines. This hike highlights all of the belongings you consider once you consider Tuscany – winding lanes, tall cypress bushes, lovely villages and plenty of grape vines. It’s superb on a pleasant day!
The path takes you thru a valley go with some very steep hills to trek up. However, you might be rewarded with gorgeous views of Pienza you’ll not get another method. And when you make the ultimate climb into the village, your prize is among the most lovely hill cities in all of Tuscany. There are quite a few outlets to scout out, and a number of other eating places and bars the place you possibly can get pleasure from a glass of wine or a Campari Spritz. The views over the Val d’Orcia from Pienza are superb!
Pienza Circular Route Hike
The stroll is about 4.5 km however should you wished to make a day of it, begin in Pienza and hike to postcard good Montichiello. There are a number of routes you could possibly take to make it a round route that will be 12-14 km in whole. I can’t consider a greater place to spend a day than strolling underneath the gorgeous Tuscan solar via the rolling hills of the Val d’Orcia between the villages of Montichiello and Pienza.
We assume the Val d’Orcia is among the most lovely spots in Italy. With world-class wines, scrumptious Tuscan eating places, and heat pleasant individuals, it’s the good place to come back for a go to. We hope you possibly can be part of us for a Small Group Tour of Tuscany someday, or allow us to create a tremendous customized itinerary only for you!