San Gimignano trail 502A
San Gimignano · about 50 min by car from Siena
The walk
5.1 km out-and-back walk near San Gimignano, 484 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads. After the walk: wine tasting at Montenidoli (2.0 km) and lunch at Bel Mi’ Colle in Colle di Val d’Elsa (11.6 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 50 min (33 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
43.46672,10.97842
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 1 h by car
Where to eat and drink
Independent winemaker
Il Colombaio Di Santa Chiara
San Gimignano · 3.1 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 San Gimignano and start the walk.
- 12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
- 13:15Lunch at Bel Mi’ Colle in Colle di Val d’Elsa, 12 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Montenidoli, 2.0 km from the trail.
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