Colle Ciupi to Monte Maggio
Monteriggioni · about 15 min by car from Siena
The walk
4.9 km out-and-back walk near Monteriggioni, up to Monte Maggio, 193 m of total ascent: about 1 h 30 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 430 and 625 m above sea level. Along the way: Chiesa di San Lorenzo a Colle Ciupi and Montemaggio. After the walk: wine tasting at Casina di Cornia (8.5 km) and lunch at Bel Mi’ Colle in Colle di Val d’Elsa (10.0 km).
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
How to get there
By car
From Siena: about 15 min (11 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
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.
Start point
43.35689,11.20858
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Along the way
- Chiesa di San Lorenzo a Colle Ciupi200 m from the trail
- Montemaggio400 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Monteriggioni and start the walk.
- 11:30Back at the start after about 1 h 30 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Bel Mi’ Colle in Colle di Val d’Elsa, 10 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Casina di Cornia, 8.5 km from the trail.
More walks near Siena
Tuscany · Monteriggioni
Monteriggioni to Il Mandorlo
6.4 km2 h149 m upOut & back
Winery 6.5 km · Osteria 9.3 km
About 15 min by car from Siena
Tuscany · Monteriggioni
Abbadia a Isola to Il Mandorlo
7.2 km2 h138 m upOut & back
Winery 5.1 km · Osteria 6.9 km
About 20 min by car from Siena
Tuscany · Casole d'Elsa
Scorgiano to Casa Alteri
8.0 km2 h 45317 m upOut & back
Winery 5.9 km · Osteria 8.2 km
About 20 min by car from Siena