Loop in the heart of Tuscany

A beautiful hike that really gives you a feel for the rolling landscapes of Tuscany around Buoncovento.
We did it in April in the rain and with quite a lot of mud, and despite everything it was a treat (although complicated on some of the descents. I recommend doing the route at a less muddy time of year...). With more time, it is possible to continue on to the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore.

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Creation:
14 Apr 2025

Last update:
23 Jun 2025

Last review:
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Activity: Walking
Distance: 8.20 mi
Average duration: 4h 35
Difficulty: Moderate
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 889 ft
Descent: - 892 ft
Highest point: 1,070 ft
Lowest point: 466 ft

Country: Italy
City: Buonconvento
Start/End: N 43.137704° / E 11.481977°
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Description of the walk

(S/E) Departure from the central square of this pretty village. After starting on a small road (it doesn't last long)...

(1) Turn right onto a beautiful path that gradually climbs towards a ridge. The route is simple.

(2) Turn right towards a beautiful farmhouse on a ridge, which you go around on the left. You then descend into a valley (very slippery when muddy 😉) and climb back up to a road that is only paved in places.

(3) There are no further problems with the route until Buoncovento, just enjoy the magnificent scenery.

Waypoints

S/E : mi 0 - alt. 482 ft - Start and finish in the village square.
1 : mi 0.96 - alt. 476 ft - Leave the road and take a beautiful path on the right.
2 : mi 3.4 - alt. 1,060 ft - Chemin à Droite
3 : mi 4.85 - alt. 1,007 ft - On the right, a road that is only partially paved.
S/E : mi 8.2 - alt. 472 ft - Upon arrival, enjoy the medieval village.

Notes

Warning: route with a brief description and very few waypoints, which therefore does not offer the same guarantees as the walks usually published on Visorando.