Via Francigena Day III,Thursday 12th June, from Buonconvento to San Quiricio d’Orcia,21.5 KM

13 Jun

The first part of the walk was very pleasant and uneventful ,with good views of the ever enchanting Tuscan countryside.

This is a famous wine growing area

One of Italy’s (and the world’s) greatest red wines, Brunello di Montalcino is a small wine region in southern central Tuscany, producing particularly impressive wines. In Tuscany, its homeland, it perhaps ranks alongside Chianti Classico. On global markets, it seems to command even greater attention.
Cypress Trees and vines dominate the landscape
We stopped by the Caparzo Winery
Rather early in the day so temptation avoided
Glad we didn’t have to climb up there
The rest of the walk to Torrenieri was along a meandering gravel road
Coffee and a snack in this pleasant little place
We were to discover later why the flags were out. We decided to take the bus for the last few km as the temperatures were hitting 30* and reached San Quiricio quickly avoiding a long climb.
Pelargoniums rule
The square in San Siricio where we decided to have dinner. The town celebrates a feast day where the four districts parade tunefully to the church with drums rolling and flags waving. We were fortunate to be well placed to enjoy the spectacle.
Great atmosphere and a good meal – memorable evening.
Sunset at the hotel.

One Response to “Via Francigena Day III,Thursday 12th June, from Buonconvento to San Quiricio d’Orcia,21.5 KM”

  1. slodown's avatar
    slodown 13/06/2025 at 17:34 #

    I wouldn’t be able to resist that early morning €8 sharpener!!!

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