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A second hike we prefer 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 focuses on pecorino cheese. Additionally they 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 excellent little trek to Pienza. The stroll leads us by the farm and down amongst the fertile panorama surrounding the medieval village. A part of the stroll follows the By way of Francigena, the traditional pilgrimage between France and Rome. Within 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 if you consider Tuscany – winding lanes, tall cypress bushes, lovely villages and plenty of grape vines. It’s superb on a pleasant day!

The trail takes you thru a valley go with some very steep hills to trek up. Nevertheless, you might be rewarded with beautiful 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’ll be able to get pleasure from a glass of wine or a Campari Spritz. The views over the Val d’Orcia from Pienza are wonderful!

Pienza Round 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 may 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 attractive Tuscan solar by the rolling hills of the Val d’Orcia between the villages of Montichiello and Pienza. 

We expect the Val d’Orcia is among the most lovely spots in Italy. With world-class wines, scrumptious Tuscan eating places, and heat pleasant folks, it’s the good place to come back for a go to. We hope you’ll be able to be a part of us for a Small Group Tour of Tuscany someday, or allow us to create an incredible customized itinerary only for you!