In the heart of Tuscan historical Etruria, among thermal baths, history, wellness, culture and beautiful walks
San Casciano dei Bagni, at the center of a border territory between Chiana and Orcia, is the third largest municipality in Europe in terms of thermal water flow, with more than 40 sulfur springs that were discovered by the Etruscans and later consolidated into thermal facilities by the Romans, hosting emperors such as Octavian Augustus and Horace.
There are many historical testimonies of the village such as the "bagni liberi", stone basins built by the Romans, the wash houses, the medieval village with the Palazzo Comunale, the Collegiata di San Leonardo and Chiesa di Sant'Antonio, the Palazzo dell'Arcipretura, the Porticciola and the Gattineto.
- 1st day - Saturday, March 25th 2023, starting at 9:30 am: thermal baths and sources.
From the beautiful center of San Casciano dei Bagni passed a viewpoint over Lake Elvella, we will ascend through cultivated fields and olive groves to the "Sources" route, which will lead us to the discovery of the thermal baths locally called the "Vasconi" of Bagno Bossolo and Bagno Grande, with waters reaching 39°, where we will enjoy a well-deserved bath. In the afternoon, visit the center of San Casciano and evening bath. - 2nd day - Sunday, March 26th 2023, departing at 9:00 am: i Poggi and the Castle of Fighine.
Today's hike will take us over the ridge near Podere i Poggi to the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in view of the Castle of Fighine (10th Sec). The castle is one of the jewels of the San Casciano area, first mentioned in 1058 and strategically located for the control of the territory by various entities such as the Lombards, Siena, the Grand Duchy and the Papal States. After the visit, we will take the ridge route again through farm roads to the Capuchin complex, packed lunch and return to San Casciano dei Bagni where we will end the tour.
Optional room and board to be paid directly on site, see "supplemental charges" section.
Prices starting from
Where
Elisuperficie S.Maria ad Balnea, 53040 San Casciano dei bagni SI, Italia
When
From 25 March 2023 to 26 March 2023
Saturday
start 09:30
end 16:30
Sunday
start 09:00
end 16:30
Contacts
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Mail: info@landscapewalkingtours.com
Tel.: +39 348 0359096
Per prenotare
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Prices include
- Organization
- Admission with guided tour
- Assistance of legally qualified environmental hiking guide in accordance with L. 04/2013 and L.R. 86/2016
- RCT policy: it does not cover casual accident damage derived only as a non-exhaustive example, trips, slips or falls from overcoming obstacles
Supplemental charges
- Optional farmhouse accommodation, food, drinks to be paid on site directly to the establishments at the fee of 120.00 euros
- Anything not mentioned under "Prices Include" section
Meeting point
Elisuperficie S.Maria ad Balnea, 53040 San Casciano dei bagni SI, Italia
Plan
- 1st leg Thermal Baths and Springs
- Length: 12 kilometers
- Height difference: 300 meters positive
- Difficulty: easy hiking
- 2nd stage The Poggi and the Castle of Fighine
- Length: 12 kilometers
- Height difference: +320
- Difficulty: easy hiking
- Trail type: loop hilly roads, historical, scenic interests
- Dogs allowed: yes, to be communicated at the time of booking to verify the achievement of the maximum number recommended for the hike
What to bring: hiking clothing in layers suitable for the season, waterproof hiking shoes, optional poles, backpack, camera, kway, water 1 liter each per day.
The hike will be confirmed upon reaching a minimum of 8 people and a maximum of 15
Cancellation and no-show policies
The guide reserves the right to make changes to the excursion to ensure the safety of the group, or to cancel the excursion in case of bad weather and/or alerts
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Organization
Landscape Walking Tours
P.IVA: 02514110978
Via Tommaso Cortesi, 8
Prato
Tel: +39-3480359096
Email: info@landscapewalkingtours.com
Website: https://landscapewalkingtours.com/