Montalcino - Abbey of Sant'Antimo - Bagno Vignoni
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 15.04 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,287 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 3,077 ft
- Max elevation
- 2,110 ft
- TrailRank
- 36
- Min elevation
- 623 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Time
- 2 hours 25 minutes
- Coordinates
- 2270
- Uploaded
- February 7, 2018
- Recorded
- January 2010
near Montalcino, Toscana (Italia)
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Itinerary description
The property of Casa Vacanze Podere Santa Pia is located in a strategic position, on a hill overlooking both the Val d'Orcia and the Valle d’Ombrone. There are many things to do in this fascinating oasis of nature and culture. Numerous towns and villages offer a treasure trove of history and art waiting to be discovered. Hiking in the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage site of the Val d'Orcia is a good choice, and several hikes start in Montalcino, a medieval town perched on a hill above the picturesque Val d’Orcia. This region is also the epitome of perfect wine country, boasting one of Italy's most famous appellations, Brunello di Montalcino. So a wine tour could be part of your pleasure. Several wineries along the track are open to visit and to taste their products.
This itinerary starts at the gates of Montalcino and ends at the large central town square of Bagno Vignoni.
This itinerary starts at the gates of Montalcino and ends at the large central town square of Bagno Vignoni.
Waypoints
Waypoint
1,060 ft
Abbey of Sant'Antimo
Abbey of Sant'Antimo, a beautiful and evocative abbey built in the 12th century, a beautiful example of Romanesque architecture.
Waypoint
1,726 ft
Villa a Tolli
Villa a Tolli, and the particular church of Santa Lucia, with the ancient apse still preserved.
Waypoint
1,329 ft
Ripa d'Orcia
Waypoint
1,798 ft
Parking
Waypoint
1,827 ft
Fortezza di Montalcino
Waypoint
1,033 ft
Bagno Vignoni
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