Tuscany travel:
Siena: The ring route of Monteriggioni.

photo © Silvia Fabbri

Siena: In the shadow of the “Giants”.
The ring route of Monteriggioni.

The one day, easy route will take you from Monteriggioni, the famous medieval “borgo”, whose protective town walls are mentioned by Dante in his Divine Comedy, to the Abbadia Isola. The stupendous 11th century Abbacy and the remains of the fortifications.

The second part of the walk will take you across the forested slopes of Monte Maggio, a hilly massif cloaked with thick woods of holm-oak.

Why should one take a 12 KM. walk?
Because the “giants”, a name that Dante gave the guard towers of the walls of Monteriggioni, are surrounded by beautiful woods where only a few farms exist to help you keep your orientation.

Some advice.
Don’t go into the woods of Monte Maggio alone…it’s not the jungle but the presence of an expert guide will allow you to enjoy the day more fully.

Courtesy of APT Siena Tourist Office