Living Slow - Chianti

Chianti is a land unique in the world thanks to itstowards Mercatale/San Casciano until the cross-road
variety of landscapes and views. It is wonderful toin località La Torre, where you can stop and admire
enter this magical atmosphere, made of vineyardsthe magnificent medieval tower. There is a
and olive trees, instead of having a rapid glance fromcross-road at km 24 where you have to turn right
the car windows. Chianti is not just a beautifultowards Pian di Campaggi where you get to a brook.
postcard it is also smells, fresh air to breathe and theYour last effort, really worth doing is climbing up to
sounds of Nature Thus; the best way to visit it isthe charming walled village of Montefioralle. Then you
leaving the car aside, at least for a short time. Let'scan be back to Greve following a rapid downhill on a
start from the greenest transportation: The bicycle.surfaced road.
In Greve in Chianti 800 m far from the town centre,Although we are getting less and less accustomed to
there is a bike mender renting out bicycles for fewwalking, we can easily find the pleasure of hiking
hours too (Officina Ramuzzi). Here you can get all thefollowing many different routes. An easy itinerary
info you need and you can also choose the itineraryfrom Greve in Chianti is going from the main square
more convenient to you. If you look for a route,to Montefioralle, one of the most charming Italian
short but very challenging, that starts from Greve;medieval villages, where you can visit San Cresci's
we suggest you the 27 km itinerary, reported in theRomanesque church that dates back to beginning of
guide Toscana in bici, published by Istituto GeograficoXII century. This itinerary, going along olive trees,
De Agostini. For other itinerary, we suggest thevineyards and cypresses takes 2 hours and a half
booklet "Terradisiena in bici" available in every touristand it is pretty easy. Along the road it is possible to
office of Siena's County.taste good Chianti wine having a snack at fattoria
Greve-Monte San Michele-Panzano-Montefioralle-Grevedella Villa di Zano.
(Itinerary)Riding a horse is a very relaxing way of getting in
From Greve's main square, take road 222 towardstouch with Nature without any technological
the local cemetery. That road becomes ruggedequipment, experiencing local sounds and feelings. It is
among olive trees and vineyard. Reached Pian dellaa different way to spend your holiday respecting
Canonica go ahead towards Montedomini. At the firstNature. Not far from Greve you can find "Maneggio Il
cross- road, turn right to Monte San Michele, whereRanch" a good point to start visiting these outskirts.
you can find the old restaurant of San Michele. ThisVisitors can also experience a safe but exciting tour
place is perfect to rest because of the wonderfulon horse-back, with the support of the proof
view and to revive you with good food. After amanagers of the riding school. It is possible to choose
winding path inside the wood, you can proceedone or more day trekking or just riding in those
towards Panzano in Chianti on a rapid and rockywonderful surroundings. If you love horses and good
slope. At Panzano, get the main surfaced roadfood, Il Ranch offers also gourmet itineraries.