Trekking in Val d’Orcia: Montalcino – Sant’Antimo

Tuscany is a land of a thousand faces: the dirt paths surrounded by a thousand cypresses in the hills are the favorite destination for trekking lovers and cyclists.

Here you will find a unique panorama, perfect to be discovered slowly, at a walking pace, enjoying every magnificent view and the nature around you. Combine healthy physical activity with the exploration of a wonderful area, and don’t forget to stop in some cellar where you can taste the wine and products of this land!
Slowly, step by step, among nature, ancient abbeys and castles, vineyards and wheat fields you can enjoy these wonderful views and walk inside a postcard.

The Val d’Orcia offers a multitude of varied landscapes that will satisfy everyone, here you will find some ideas for your itineraries.

Trekking in Val d’Orcia: Montalcino – Sant’Antimo

A noteworthy itinerary is Sant’Antimo – Montalcino. From Montalcino we follow the old SC path of Villa Tolli to the Abbey of Sant’Antimo, visiting this splendid abbey, the oldest in Tuscany. Of course, we can return to any destination on foot or by bus.

Length 8,4 km (total 16,8 km)

Duration 2 hours (total 4 h)

Medium difficulty

The route from Sant’Antimo and Montalcino round trip is a truly suggestive itinerary. A journey through the vineyards where the Brunello that has made this land famous all over the world is produced. This itinerary has an initial descent and a rather challenging uphill return among the large vineyards, therefore it is pleasant for an average trained person. If necessary, you can start from Sant’Antimo, visit the abbey and tackle the ascent on the outward journey instead of the return. You certainly can’t miss the splendid Abbey of Sant’Antimo: a monastic complex completely surrounded by greenery, a place of meditation and retreat where you can disconnect from the frenetic pace and re-embrace the slow pace of nature.