Val di Merse is a destination for travellers of all types, where distance is measured not in kilometres, but in emotions.
Journeys and opportunities which meet the needs of a relaxing family holiday or of active types in search of adventure, as well as photographers

Walking routes
TORRENTE FARMA, LE TERME
Lama / Iesa (Monticiano) - river Farma - Bagni di PetrioloLama / Iesa (Monticiano) - river Farma - Bagni di Petriolo(Km 5, journey time 3 hours)
The itinerary begins in the district of Lama/Iesa and descends towards the Farma river. From here, as you skirt or walk through the river, you will come across charming little beaches and irresistible springs whose crystal-clear waters can be bathed in during your break.The itinerary begins in the district of Lama/Iesa and descends towards the Farma river. From here, as you skirt or walk through the river, you will come across charming little beaches and irresistible springs whose crystal-clear waters can be bathed in during your break.The journey will come to an end at Petriolo, where you can immerse yourself in the two hot springs (of approximately 38°), alternating the hot water with the cold of the stream..
RING OF THE ABBEY OF S. GALGANO
Monticiano - Abbey of San Galgano (Chiusdino) - Hermitage of Montesiepi - Monticiano - [Km 4.5, travel time 2, 30 hours].
A short and manageable round-trip in the heart of Val di Merse to discover its greatest treasure, the Abbey of San Galgano and its unique ambience.
ETRUSCANS AND MURLO MINES
La Befa - Monte Pertuso - Poggio Civitate - Murlo Mines - La Befa - [Km 12, travel time 4 hours].
On the trail of the past, from the Etruscans to the remains of a Roman villa, a disused mine and ancient railways: nature and man-made interventions, an always difficult but inescapable equilibrium.
THE MERSE RIVER AND THE CARBONIES OF THE MUSEO DEL BOSCO DI ORGIA
Orgia (Sovicille) - Merse River - Romitorio - The charcoal pits - Orgy - [Km 10, journey time 3 hours].
One of the itineraries that make up the Museum of the Forest; pleasant trips with an interest in anthropology, botany, fauna and the landscape: a first-hand detailed study of the life of the forest and the activities related to it.

Free pedalling
Pedal freely among Nature, Art and Culture, in one of the most fascinating areas of the land of Siena, full of treasures waiting to be discovered. Pedal through deepest, undiscovered Tuscany.

Motorbike routes
“Dust and Glory” - a 208 km route, half asphalt and half gravel through the most beautiful parts of Tuscany.“Dust and Glory” - a 208 km route, half asphalt and half gravel through the most beautiful parts of Tuscany.
Francesco, the owner of the Agriturismo Leccetro, is a passionate. Here you see it at the finish line.
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Val di Merse: a paradise for outdoor holidays.