Colle di Val d'Elsa loop past Chiesa di Santa Caterina

The walk

3.1 km loop near Colle di Val d'Elsa, almost flat (+91 m): about 1 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. Along the way: Porta Nova, Chiesa di Santa Caterina and Piazza Arnolfo di Cambio. After the walk: wine tasting at Galognano (2.3 km) and lunch at Bel Mi’ Colle in Colle di Val d’Elsa (0.1 km).

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

How to get there

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

Along the way

• Porta Nova50 m from the trail
• Chiesa di Santa Caterina50 m from the trail
• Piazza Arnolfo di Cambio50 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

1. 10:00Park near Colle di Val d'Elsa and start the walk.
2. 11:00Back at the start after about 1 h.
3. 13:00Lunch at Bel Mi’ Colle in Colle di Val d’Elsa, 100 m by car.
4. 15:30Tasting at Galognano, 2.3 km from the trail.