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Walking
Chianciano Terme, with its strategic position, acts as a watershed between the Val d’Orcia – declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2004 – and the very fertile Val di Chiana. The nature surrounding its territory, at the intersection of large and small villages, constitutes a true heritage of humanity, traditions and artistic treasures. Exploring, riding on gravel roads, going into the trails is the best way to get to know every hidden corner of this paradise. Tuscan hills, changing colors all year round, breathtaking sunsets and the profile of Mount Amiata and Mount Cetona are just some of the ways through which to enjoy a unique land.
Chianciano Terme Blue Flag
Chianciano Terme became,with the official handover of the Blue Flag (Bandiera Azzurra) on October 12, 2019 by Olympic project creator Maurizio Damilano, “City of Running and Walking.” But what exactly is the Blue Flag? “Blue Flag” is an exclusive acknowledgement that the Italian Athletics Federation (FIDAL) and the National Association of Italian Municipalities (ANCI) assign every year to at least eight Italian Municipalities capable of distinguishing themselves for their commitment to promoting the practice of running and of walking, and of health more generally, as tools for well-being and quality of life. And it was on the day the Blue Flag was awarded that both the new Fidal-certified green circuit within Fucoli Park and the “Water Walk” trail designed especially for diabetics were opened. The route has the aim of educating “citizens with diabetes” to take care of themselves, in fact the ‘functional’ signs along the way offer specific information to people suffering from diabetes, information that can help improve their living conditions and try to delay complications, those that affect national healthcare spending, within different pathways for each age. Not only diabetics can take this route but also normoglycemics, fellow citizens and tourists. Curious? You just have to try it!!!
The Sentiero delle Acque
The Sentiero delle Acque (Water path) is 7 km long with an altitude difference of 214 m and reaches a maximum height of 688 m. The route starts from the Theia Thermal Pools, immediately to the right of the car park, the dirt road runs alongside the pools and climbs west along Via della Foresta for km. 2.4, then turn right and go up towards the repeater tower, the highest point of the route, and then begin a long descent, which runs alongside the fence of the Monti di Sopra farm, until reaching the asphalt road , per km. 4.6. From here you can admire a beautiful view of the historic center of Chianciano Terme and the entire Val di Chiana, the lakes of Montepulciano, Chiusi and Trasimeno. Follow the next two arrows. From this point the road descends steeply for 50 m. along the Monti road next to house number 51 to go up a 30 m right turn into a field. Continuing on, you come to a crossroads and continue straight until Panel 6 and then at the next crossroads on the left until Panel 7, from which you turn right and continue halfway up the hill until you reach the carriage road which leads back to the swimming pools on the left.
Ring of the Capuchin Convent in Montepulciano
Ring of the Convent (of the Capuchins) in Montepulciano The route is 10.3 km long with a difference in altitude of 268 m uphill. The route starts from the car park of the Theia Thermal Pools, goes up towards the west along the pools and for the first part follows the same route as the Water Path. The road climbs along Via della Foresta for 3km until reaching the Poggiardelli area, where you turn right and in 1.5km you reach the Capuchin Convent, the highest point of the route at 702m. The path runs alongside the convent before the entrance on the left and comes from the back, entering the woods following a track that reaches the repeater tower. Here the route rejoins the Water Trail, which returns to Chianciano Terme.
Chianciano Terme - Montepulciano
Chianciano Terme / Montepulciano The route is 10.6 km long with a height difference of 226m uphill. The route starts from 493 m. altitude (lowest point) to reach 671m. (highest point). The start of the trail is from the parking lot of the Theia Thermal Pools. From here, go up Via della Foresta for 3 km, and at the Poggiardelli junction continue straight until entering the Provincial Road n. 88. Continue left for a few hundred meters, then turn right, following Via di Pianoia first and then Via di Totona, which reaches Montepulciano in the area of the Temple of San Biagio.
Chianciano Terme - La Foce - Pietraporciana Nature Reserve
Chianciano Terme Ring Locality La Foce / Pietraporciana Nature Reserve The route is 12.8 km long with a height difference of 330 m. of ascent. The lowest point is 507 m. and 801 m. is the highest one. The trail starts from Località La Foce where it is possible to visit Villa Origo with its beautiful gardens and continues along the Strada di Chiarentana, towards Castiglioncello sul Trinoro and Sarteano. In this stretch the panorama sweeps across the entire Val d’Orcia and Mount Amiata. After 7 km from the start, turn left to reach Podere di Pietraporciana; immediately below the Pietraporciana Nature Reserve of the same name with its beautiful beech forest. Immediately below the farm the view is truly splendid and sweeps from the Val di Chiana to Monte Amiata; from here another 3.5 km downhill and back to the starting point.
Chianciano Terme - Pietraporciana Nature Reserve
Chianciano Terme / Pietraporciana Nature Reserve The route is about 7 km long with an elevation gain of 358 m. of ascent. The lowest point is 402 m. And the highest point 702 m. The trail starts at the archaeological site of Poggio Bacherina (parking clearing), on the Via Vecchia Senese. Just in front on the municipal road, there is a sign, pointing to the original path, turn left and go down to Torrente Astrone. After reaching the creek, continue to the left, skirting the small stream and then starting a steep climb that reaches, after a few kilometers, the dirt road that joins the Foce to the Pietraporciana Reserve. Turning left you reach the Podere di Pietraporciana, after a few hundred metres.
Chianciano Terme - La Foce
Chianciano Terme / La Foce The route is 8.4 km long. This trail starts from the parking lot of the Theia Thermal Pools and runs, for the first 3 km, on the same route as trails 01, 02 and 03, with the difference that at the junction to Monticchiello on Provincial Road no. 88 you continue straight ahead. The road becomes gravel again and after 3 km, it reaches the Foce, passing through the Castelluccio.
Chianciano Terme - Lake Chiusi
Loop Trail in the Woods
km 2.67 positive height difference 79 mt
It starts from Piscine Termali Theia and follows the main signs to go up the dirt road to the rear service gate of the Piscine. From here you go straight down to the roundabout on Via Ugo Foscolo which you cross on the left to go down and up through the woods to Panel 7 (from here you can go down to the Adventure Park if you want). Turn left to reach a fork in the road. Still to the left we follow the Sassitondi trail and with a common stretch to 01 we return to the start.
Trail Ring Sentiero della Poesia
km 1.91 positive altitude difference 71 mt
The name originates from the poems scattered along the route and written by famous poets and dedicated to Chianciano and/or by local poets of proven expressive value. It starts from the Theia Thermal Pools turn left immediately towards the forest and after 200 m. uphill comes to the Strada della Foresta. Turn right to the reservoir junction and descend to the Pools.