Our second hike is within the hills surrounding Pienza. We go to an exquisite natural sheep farm known as Podere il Casale that makes a speciality of 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 head out on our trek to Pienza. The stroll leads us via the farm and down amongst the fertile panorama surrounding medieval village. A part of the stroll follows the Through 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.
The trail takes you thru a valley move with some very steep hills to trek up. Nevertheless, you might be rewarded with beautiful views of Pienza you’ll not get another means. And when you make the ultimate climb into the village, your prize is among the most stunning hill cities in all of Tuscany. There are quite a few retailers to scout out, a number of eating places and bistros to take pleasure in a glass of wine, and the views over the Val d’Orcia are superb.
Pienza Round Route Hike
The stroll is about 4.5 km however in case 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 may be 12-14 km in complete. 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 expect the Val d’Orcia is among the most stunning spots in Italy. With world-class wines, scrumptious Tuscan eating places, and heat pleasant individuals, it’s the good place to return for a go to. We hope you may be a part of us for our Small Group Tour of Tuscany, or allow us to create a customized itinerary only for you and your journey companions.
