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Greve in Chianti loop

Greve in Chianti · about 35 min by car from Siena

Distance
7.6 km
Walking time
2 h
Total ascent
0 m
Shape
Almost a loop
Grade
T · Easy path

The walk

Almost-loop walk of 7.6 km near Greve in Chianti, almost flat (+0 m): about 2 h of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads. After the walk: wine tasting at Buondonno Casavecchia Alla Piazza (1.3 km) and lunch at La Taverna di Vagliagli in Castelnuovo Berardenga (14.3 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 35 min (25 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

43.54228,11.28237

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 40 min by car

Where to eat and drink

Independent winemaker

Buondonno Casavecchia Alla Piazza

Castellina in Chianti · 1.3 km from the trail

Directions

Independent winemaker

Candialle – Societa’ Agricola Di Jarkko Markus Peraenen Societa’ Semplice

Greve in Chianti · 1.8 km from the trail

Directions

Independent winemaker

Soc. Agr. Monte Bernardi SRL

Greve in Chianti · 1.8 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

La Taverna di Vagliagli

Castelnuovo Berardenga · 14 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Bel Mi’ Colle

Colle di Val d’Elsa · 18 km from the trail

Directions

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

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Greve in Chianti 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, 14 km by car.
  4. 15:30Tasting at Buondonno Casavecchia Alla Piazza, 1.3 km from the trail.