Rigomagno is an historical, medieval village located in one of the most beautiful and authentic areas of Tuscany; one that is most definitely off the beaten track.
Rigomagno's location makes it the ideal place from which to visit all of central Italy, from the major cities - Siena, Perugia, Arezzo (only one hour by car from Rigomagno), Florence and Rome, to the most beautiful Tuscan towns and villages such as Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, Montefollonico………….
RIGOMAGNO ON FOOT :
Rigomagno is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places in Tuscany for taking walks in a countryside that is still virtually unspoiled, and for discovering the type of exceptional landscape that is, unfortunately, becoming increasingly rare.
It isn't possible to recommend any one route because wherever you go, the countryside is magnificent - from the colour of the flowers and the scent of aromatic herbs, to the enchantment it offers to those who love this part of Tuscany for its authenticity and for the fact that it is outside the circuit of mass tourism.
RIGOMAGNO BY BICYCLE:
The village of Rigomagno is the ideal vacation spot for those who love cycling.
There are many routes, each one as charming as the others.
We recommend the following links to sites that can give you expert advice on where to go and to help make your vacation special.
Recommended Links:
www.itinerarieluoghi.it
www.nobilbike.it
www.cicloposse.com
RIGOMAGNO AND FISHING:
Rigomagno is also the perfect place for those who love to fish, as the famous Calcione dam is located here. It's the source of one of the largest reservoirs in central Italy, Lake Calcione - about 4 km long and up to 500 m wide. It's a deep-water lake in which there are carp, tench, royal perch, pike and black bass. It is possible to fish in the lake and to practice spinning and carp fishing.
Recommended Links:
www.mirkone.it
RIGOMAGNO AND THE HISTORICAL RAPOLANO HOT SPRINGS:
Rigomagno is the ideal spot for those who love to soak in the timeless warmth of a hot springs bath or surrender to a relaxing massage while immersed in nature. The village is only a few minutes away by car from Rapolano Terme, a renowned hot springs centre. There are two lovely spas there: the "Terme San Giovanni" (St. John's Springs) and the "Stabilimento Termale Antica Querciolaia" (Ancient Oaks Hot Springs Spa).
TERME SAN GIOVANNI: www.termesangiovanni.it - 0577 724030
From Rigomagno, take the highway in the direction of Siena. Exit at Serre di Rapolano.
the signs for Rapolano Terme.
When you arrive in Rapolano Terme, follow the signs for Terme San Giovanni.
STABILIMENTO TERMALE ANTICA QUERCIOLAIA: www.termeaq.it - 0577 724091
From Rigomagno, take the highway in the direction of Siena. Exit at Rapolano Terme.
When you arrive at the village of Rapolano Terme, follow the signs for the Terme Antica Querciolaia.. Here you'll find a beautiful pool with hot water that comes directly from the thermal springs.
- The village of Rigomagno is located in a part of central Tuscany that is particularly blessed with thermal springs.
www.termemontepulciano.it /
www.termechianciano.it /
www.termesanfilippo.it /
www.termesaluteambiente.com
The thermal spas in our region are among the most famous in Italy for the care and wellbeing of the mind and body. Our guests have only to choose that which best suits their needs from among the many possibilities, and to plan a wellbeing tour of the spas in southern Tuscany.
RIGOMAGNO AND SHOPPING:
We're pleased to inform those who love to shop that only a few kilometres from Rigomagno is an outlet mall offering designer goods at exceptional prices.
www.valdichianaoutlet.it
From Rigomagno, take the highway in the direction of Perugia.
Exit at Bettolle and follow the signs for "Foiano della Chiana Outlet".
CAR TRIPS FROM RIGOMAGNO:
RIGOMAGNO - MONASTERY OF MONTE OLIVETO MAGGIORE - ASCIANO AND THE CRETE SENESI
From Rigomagno, take the highway in the direction of Siena. Exit at Asciano and follow the signs for the "Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore", which is a beautiful, Olivetan monastery founded in 1319 by Bernardo Tolomei.
RIGOMAGNO - SIENA
From Rigomagno, take the highway in the direction of Siena.
RIGOMAGNO - PERUGIA
From Rigomagno, take the highway in the direction of PERUGIA.
RIGOMAGNO - CORTONA - LAKE TRASIMENO
From Rigomagno, take the highway in the direction of PERUGIA. Take the Cortona exit.
RIGOMAGNO - MONTEPULCIANO " THE PEARL OF THE CINQUECENTO".
From Rigomagno, take the highway in the direction of PERUGIA and exit at Sinalunga. From Sinalunga, follow the signs for Torrita di Siena, then for Abbadia di Montepulciano, then for Gracciano. Follow the signs for Montepulciano, "The Pearl of the Cinquecento" (the 16th century) and home of the famous Vino Nobile of Montepulciano, with its extensive vineyards. A visit to San Gallo's "Tempio di San Biagio" is a must.
RIGOMAGNO - PIENZA "THE IDEAL VILLAGE"
From Rigomagno take the highway in the direction of PERUGIA and exit at Sinalunga. From Sinalunga follow the signs for Torrita di Siena, then for Abbadia di Montepulciano, then for Gracciano. Follow the signs for Montepulciano.
From Montepulciano, follow the signs for Pienza.
On your way back from Pienza it's well worth stopping at the medieval village of Monticchiello.
RIGOMAGNO - SAN QUIRICO D'ORCIA - BAGNO VIGNONI
From Rigomagno, take the highway in the direction of PERUGIA and exit at Sinalunga. From Sinalunga, follow the signs for Torrita di Siena, then for Abbadia di Montepulciano, then for Gracciano. Follow the signs for Montepulciano.
From Montepulciano, follow the signs for Pienza.
From Pienza, follow the signs for San Quirico d'Orcia, with its renowned gardens, and then carry on to the medieval village of Bagno Vignoni, with its famous "Hot Springs Piazza".
RIGOMAGNO - MONTALCINO
From Rigomagno, take the highway in the direction of Siena and exit at Asciano. Follow the signs for Asciano - Buonconvento - Montalcino, home of Brunello of Montalcino
RIGOMAGNO - CHIUSI THE ETRUSCAN CITY
From Rigomagno take the highway in the direction of PERUGIA and exit at Sinalunga. From Sinalunga, follow the signs for Torrita di Siena, then for Abbadia di Montepulciano, then for Gracciano. Follow the signs for Montepulciano, then for Chianciano Terme, then for Chiusi.
Chiusi, with its original system of subterranean passages, its Etruscan tombs, the catacombs of Sts. Catherine and Mustiola, and the labyrinth of Porsenna, is one of Italy's principal, archaeological sites.
From Rigomagno, take the highway in the direction of PERUGIA and exit at Sinalunga. From Sinalunga, follow the signs for Torrita di Siena, then for Abbadia di Montepulciano, then for Gracciano. Follow the signs for Montepulciano, "The Pearl of the Cinquecento" (the 16th century) and home of the famous Vino Nobile of Montepulciano, with its extensive vineyards. A visit to San Gallo's "Tempio di San Biagio" is a must.
From Rigomagno take the highway in the direction of PERUGIA and exit at Sinalunga. From Sinalunga follow the signs for Torrita di Siena, then for Abbadia di Montepulciano, then for Gracciano. Follow the signs for Montepulciano.
From Montepulciano, follow the signs for Pienza.
On your way back from Pienza it's well worth stopping at the medieval village of Monticchiello.