The area offers many possibilities for different activities both sporting and recreational, we list some, but not limited:
SPORTS
– Walking and hiking
Starting directly from “Borgo dei Fondi” you can enjoy walks on the many easy trails between woods, fields, small villages and parishes.
The trails are marked by the CAI (Italian Alpine Club) and, upon request, will provide maps.
it is possible, on request (see link), make Nordic Walking excursions with authorized guide;
– Horse riding
Siena is an ideal area for this type of tourism; in the vicinity there are many riding schools and it is possible to organize small tours of a few hours with qualified guides (see link);
– Cycling
The Senese area is famous among fans of the sport for all the opportunities it offers, just remember two great “classic” of modern cycling: “Le Strade Bianche”, UCI from 2015 and part of the “World Tour 2017” and the no less famous” L’Eroica “, a cycling event which takes place since 1997 in the province of Siena, which has the particularity to recall the cycling of the past, with routes that take place mostly on dirt roads with antique bicycles. Usually it held the first Sunday in October.
It is also ‘possible (see links) rent bikes of all kinds (mountain bikes, road and electric bikes) with delivery directly at the house; as well you can organize bike tours with experienced guides.
WELLNESS
Tuscany is one of the Italian regions with the largest number of Thermal Spa and the province of Siena offers a wide selection of these. A Rapolano Terme, Bagno Vignoni and Petriolo are some of the most known and appreciated spas, but there is also the opportunity to enjoy thermal waters “in nature” , directly in spontaneous springs that are situated in the Siena area.
