Pienza is an excellent starting point for those seeking experiences that combine outdoor activities and exploration of the area.
Cycling paths, easy walks and trekking: discover all the itineraries that connect the town to the surrounding villages via unpaved roads and unique panoramas unlike any others in the world.
The Ghino di Tacco Trail is much more than a hiking trail: it’s a journey through medieval Tuscany, around fortified villages, golden hills and the stories of one of the most famous brigands in Italian history.
Read more … “Ghino di Tacco Trail: history, legend and Tuscan landscapes”The Via Barlettaia, which connects the Pienza and Montepulciano territories, is a route for moderately fit cyclists. It runs along little-used unpaved roads and through beautiful vineyards.
Read more … “Cycle paths and trekking. Via Barlettaia Pienza-Montepulciano”Pienza is characterized by a perfect harmony between its historic center and the surrounding Val d’Orcia landscape. Gentle hills, rows of cypress trees, olive groves, isolated farmhouses, and country roads create a picturesque panorama, which over time has become one of the most iconic images of Tuscany worldwide.”
Read more … “Pienza-Monticchiello-Pienza circular trail”
