Scale of difficulty: T
Walking distance: 8 km
Ascent/descent difference: 200 m
Meeting place: Piazza Matteotti, Greve in Chianti (FI) or Volpaia (SI)
From here we will drive (by own car, or hire car is available) to the starting point which is in Volpaia, only 20 mins away.
Price for 5 hours excursion: 150 Euros in total.
The price includes a bilingual guide - wine tasting with snack/lunch can be organised at the end of the hike. The itinerary, as well as the price, may change depending on the needs of hikers and climatic conditions.
Trail details: The hike will follow a panoramic circle beginnning in the medieval village of Volpaia. This tour will allow you to truly discover enchanting Chianti with its unique landscape and stunning wide-open spaces. Volpaia is a small medieval village which, while appearing to come straight from a fairy story, is absolutely authentic. Along the way we will wander through woods, vineyards and olives groves and take a break in the shade of an ancient parish church. The tour ends in a local bar, where we can taste Chianti Classico wine, oil and other food products.
Note: The hike requires a minimum of fitness, and equipment - walking shoes, rain coat, bottled water and a snack.