San Miniato Alto to Buonconvento

Overview

1. Day

   1
   Arrival Day

   1. San Miniato AltoSan Miniato Alto

   Arrival by train from Florence or Pisa.

2. Day

   2
   San Miniato Alto to Gambassi

   15 mi · 24.1 km

   1. San Miniato Alto to Gambassi
   2. GambassiGambassi

   From San Miniato, a paved road takes you through onto a spectacular route through to the typical countryside of the Val d’Elsa. On your way, you’ll meet two of the original ‘Submansiones’ – two of the original churches that housed travellers on the pilgrimage, dating back to the 13th century.

3. Day

   3
   Gambassi to San Gimignano

   10.3 mi · 16.6 km

   1. Gambassi to San Gimignano
   2. San GimignanoSan Gimignano

   Monuments from the middle ages are dotted along the path between the two charming medieval towns, stopping off at the villages of Collemuccioli and Pieve di Cellole, with time to visit the sanctuary in Pancole. Dinner is in the famous medieval town of San Gimignano.

4. Day

   4
   San Gimignano to Colle Val d'Elsa

   8.9 mi · 14.3 km

   1. San Gimignano to Colle Val d'Elsa
   2. Colle Val d’ElsaColle Val d’Elsa

   Today’s walk features some of the most memorable of the gorgeous, pastoral you can typically find in Tuscany. Vineyards, olive groves, field and woods make up your route to your overnight stay in Gracciano. There is also an optional detour to the fascinating Abbey of Santa Maria a Coneo, an important artistic and architectural heritage site dating back from the 11th century.

5. Day

   5
   Colle Val d’Elsa to Monteriggioni

   10.4 mi · 16.7 km

   1. Colle Val d’Elsa to Monteriggioni
   2. MonteriggioniMonteriggioni

   A continuation of the classical Tuscan countryside scenery, one of the most famous wine and olive oil producing regions. From the Pieve (rural, middle ages church) at Elsa, continue on to the ancient Etruscan Thermae (thermal baths) Caldone. Upon reaching the picturesque Romanesque church at Strove, continue your route along the complex of Abbadia a Isola to Monteriggioni, a medieval town encircled by its curious style of turrets and towers.

6. Day

   6
   Monteriggioni to Siena

   12.4 mi · 20 km

   1. Monteriggioni to Siena
   2. SienaSiena

   Time seems to have stood still in the Montagnola senese, an area of hills where the empty structures of farmhouses, medieval villages (cerbaia) and even castles (Chiocciola) are dotted across the landscape. From Poggio di Riciano, the route descends alongside the river of Piano del lago (there is also an option to forgo a visit to Poggio di Riciano and walk directly from Chiocciola to Pian del Lago). Following the route through the Renai forest, you will end today’s walk in the beautiful town of Siena. Arriving into the town via the Pilgrim's access point of Porta Camollia.

7. Day

   7
   Siena to Lucignano

   13 mi · 20.9 km

   1. Siena to Lucignano
   2. LucignanoLucignano

   Departing from Siena, your journey continues through the farmland routes, passing the antiquated structures of Grancia di Cuna and the town of Monteroni d’Arbia to the fortified village of Lucignano and its beautiful San Francesco church.

8. Day

   8
   Lucignano to Buonconvento

   8.6 mi · 13.8 km

   1. Lucignano to Buonconvento
   2. transfer
   3. Pieve a SaltiPieve a Salti

   Buonconvento to accommodation + 1.9 miles/+3km.Forests and rivers, historical landmarks and isolated monuments make up the rolling hillsides of the Valle dell’Ombrone. This valley is rich in wildlife, and there are two large nature reserves across its place at the heart of the province of Grosseto. Follow the route to the gates of Buonconvento, a picturesque old town that directly translates as "Happy, fortunate place". The town is home to many examples of fine artwork, with some of the most revered of the Sienese paintings housed in the Museum of Sacred Art of the Val d’Arbia.

9. Day

   9
   Day 9

   1. transfer

   Departure by train to Florence or Pisa airports.