AMONG CASTLES AND ANCIENT MONASTERIES

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Fourth Itinerary

FROM CASTIGLIONE D'ORCIA

After admiring the impressive Rocca a Tintinnano at Rocca d'Orcia take road SS no.323 and after some kilometres turn left go towards Vivo d'Orcia - 800 metres above sea level -, a health-resort near the ancient monastery of San Pietro del Vivo. Set in the typical environment of Amiata, with its woodlands rich in chestnut trees, mountain maples, beech and silver firs. From here, you arrive Campiglia d'Orcia, overlooked by the remains of Rocca della Campigliaccia. Continue down the hill to reach Bagni di San Filippo, a small thermal resort set on the slopes of Monte Amiata. From here you can take the nearby via Cassia to return to Castiglione.

Rocca d'Orcia
Rocca d'Orcia - Cisterna