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FROM SAN QUIRICO D'ORCIA
Leave the village with its magnificent Romanesque church, the Collegiata and turn west along a
dirt road that leads up to the ancient hamlet of Vignoni, where the tower rises to defend a few
houses enclosed by the remains of the medieval walls. A gate opens onto an unforgettable view of
the valley. Continue along the dirt road and after a few kilometres you come to Ripa d'Orcia,
dominated by the castle (which is now a residence): that overlooks a deep gorge with the River
Orcia winding its way along the valley and flanked by Mediterranean bush which stretches on
towards the Maremma. Turning back the same dirt road takes you to Bagno Vignoni, a thermal
resort which was much loved by Santa Caterina of Siena. From here the main road takes you back
to San Quirico.
