Prumiano to Monsanto
about 35 min by car from Siena
The walk
6.4 km out-and-back walk , up to Monsanto, 184 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. After the walk: wine tasting at Fattoria Majnoni Guicciardini (2.3 km) and lunch at Bel Mi’ Colle in Colle di Val d’Elsa (11.5 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
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.
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
43.52481,11.20455
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.
Also within reach: Florence, about 40 min by car
Along the way
- San Donato in PoggioOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of ItalyNearby · 2.3 km
Where to eat and drink
Independent winemaker
Fattoria Majnoni Guicciardini
Barberino Tavarnelle · 2.3 km from the trail
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near the start and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at Bel Mi’ Colle in Colle di Val d’Elsa, 12 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Fattoria Majnoni Guicciardini, 2.3 km from the trail.
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