Events in and around San Casciano throughout the season:

MAY
 last Sunday in the nearby village of Celle sul Rigo: SAGRA DEI PICI, home made thick pasta dressed with tomato or meat sauce.

JUNE
 third Sunday in San Casciano dei Bagni: SAGRA DEL CIAFFAGNONE,
a rustic hand made flat bread.

forth Sunday in the nearby village of Palazzone: WINE TASTING of local produced wine (Chianti Colli Senesi).

AUGUST
 Sunday before the 13th in San Casciano dei Bagni: PALIO DI SAN CASCIANO, the recalling of the medieval games.
From San Casciano dei Bagni you can make several trips in the surrounding area.
The charming villages of Montepulciano and Pienza, Montalcino and San Quirico d'Orcia in Tuscany, Città della Pieve, Todi and Orvieto in Umbria can be reached in less than an hour by car.
The museum of Chiusi (with visits to the Etruscan tombs and underground passages), the archaeological museum in Sarteano, the Etruscan necropolis of Pianacce, the Archeodromo of Mount Cetona and the rock of Radicofani can be reached within an half hour from our properties.
Siena, Florence and Perugia are among the many favorite destinations of our guests for a day trip by car or train from Chiusi station.

Besides the visits to the cities of art and museums in the area, there are also numerous possibilities for open air activities around San Casciano dei Bagni.

Trekking and hiking: the trails leading up to the summit of Mount Cetona are fairly easy, as well as the trails in the Natural Reserve of Monte Rufeno and in the park of the Val d'Orcia, on Monte Amiata one can make beautiful walks in the beech woods or in the shadow of the chestnut trees. For information on trekking routes and trips, please contact environmental guide claudia.pierguidi@tin.it

Mountain Bike: in Chiusi you can rent bicycles and mountain bikes.
In the area there are trails in the plains and hills.
Among the different trails there is a closed loop around lake Chiusi, the trail along the Canale Maestro della Chiana (the path of the reclamation Leopoldina, a pedestrian path that combines Chiusi and Arezzo, integrated with rail service) and the ring around lake Trasimeno.
Also there are trails from Chiusi to San Casciano dei Bagni, passing by Monte Cetona, as well as the ring at the foot of Monte Cetona, arrival and departure Sarteano and different trails in the heart of Val d'Orcia.

Tennis: You can book tennis courts in San Casciano dei Bagni, Cetona and Palazzone.

Horse riding: there are a few equestrian centers that offer courses for beginners or walks for more experienced riders.

Thermal bath: the Fonteverde spa in San Casciano dei Bagni is considered one of the most beautiful in Europe. Our guests receive discounts on entry to the swimming pool and spa treatments on some packages. For information: www.fonteverde.com

Wine tasting:
- in Palazzone at the Cantina Giacomo Mori, suggestive cellars with excellent production of wine from Sangiovese, Merlot and Syrah. For appointments please contact engineer Giacomo Mori, phone +39 - 348 6408011 or +39 - 0578 - 227005.
- in Montalcino to taste the famous Brunello, please see www.altesino.it
- in Montepulciano to taste the full-bodied Nobile di Montepulciano at Cantina Fanetti, suggestive cellars dug out of Etruscan tunnels, please contact Elizabetta Fanetti, phone +39 - 0578 - 757266 or +39 - 0578 - 716716.

Cooking classes and chef at home: the gentle Dori will be on hand to choose the menu for every occasion: a birthday dinner, an anniversary or just a relaxing family dinner. Dori also organizes cooking classes for adults and children, and after cooking with her, enjoy the dishes prepared.
For more information please see www.cookingforyou.it

Golf: in Forano della Chiana, 45 minutes by car, please see www.golfclubvaldichiana.it