Hike & Fork

Trail 351Validated by the Italian Alpine Club

Campalli to Magione

Monteriggioni, Castellina in Chianti · about 20 min by car from Siena

Distance
7.3 km
Walking time
2 h
Total ascent
37 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
E · Hiking trail

The walk

7.3 km out-and-back walk between Monteriggioni and Castellina in Chianti, up to Magione, almost flat (+37 m): about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. After the walk: wine tasting at Pomona (0.5 km) and lunch at La Taverna di Vagliagli in Castelnuovo Berardenga (3.9 km).

Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.

How to get there

By car

From Siena: about 20 min (12 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.

Driving directions

By train and bus

Take a train to Siena, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.

Public transport route

Start point

43.42349,11.29201

Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.

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Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.

Also within reach: Florence, about 1 h by car

Where to eat and drink

Independent winemaker

Pomona

Castellina in Chianti · 500 m from the trail

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Independent winemaker

Casina di Cornia

Castellina in Chianti · 1.5 km from the trail

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Independent winemaker

Forgiardita Winery

Castelnuovo Berardenga · 3.9 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

La Taverna di Vagliagli

Castelnuovo Berardenga · 3.9 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

Bel Mi’ Colle

Colle di Val d’Elsa · 14 km from the trail

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Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Monteriggioni and start the walk.
  2. 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
  3. 13:00Lunch at La Taverna di Vagliagli in Castelnuovo Berardenga, 3.9 km by car.
  4. 15:30Tasting at Pomona, 500 m from the trail.