Trail 30Validated by the Italian Alpine Club

Lamole to Monte San Michele

Greve in Chianti · about 40 min by car from Siena

Distance: 7.9 km
Walking time: 2 h 45 min
Total ascent: 381 m
Shape: Out & back
Grade: E · Hiking trail

The walk

7.9 km out-and-back walk near Greve in Chianti, up to Monte San Michele, 381 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 567 and 879 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at I Fabbri (3.4 km) and lunch at La Taverna di Vagliagli in Castelnuovo Berardenga (13.8 km).

Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.

How to get there

By car

From Siena: about 40 min (26 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.

Driving directions

By train and bus

Take a train to Siena, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.

Public transport route

Start point

43.54953,11.35557

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Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.

Also within reach: Florence, about 40 min by car

Where to eat and drink

Independent winemaker

I Fabbri

Greve in Chianti · 3.4 km from the trail

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Independent winemaker

Candialle – Societa’ Agricola Di Jarkko Markus Peraenen Societa’ Semplice

Greve in Chianti · 4.0 km from the trail

Directions

Independent winemaker

Soc. Agr. Monte Bernardi SRL

Greve in Chianti · 4.0 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

La Taverna di Vagliagli

Castelnuovo Berardenga · 14 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Bel Mi’ Colle

Colle di Val d’Elsa · 23 km from the trail

Directions

Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

10:00Park near Greve in Chianti and start the walk.
12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
13:15Lunch at La Taverna di Vagliagli in Castelnuovo Berardenga, 14 km by car.
15:30Tasting at I Fabbri, 3.4 km from the trail.