Leaving Torrenieri, a gravel road leads up to Cosona, a fortified architectural complex located about 10 km from Pienza. Upon reaching Lucignano d’Asso, you can take a refreshing break at the local grocery store. Surrounded by the gentle rolling hills of Tuscany, the route then brings you to Pieve a Salti, the first agriturismo in the Siena province and now a leader in organic farming. A visit to Buonconvento is a must, as it’s listed among the 360 most beautiful villages in Italy. This small village, built along the ancient Via Francigena in the Crete Senesi, still exudes a timeless atmosphere. Life here moves to the rhythm of the medieval clock tower of the Palazzo del Podestà. Nestled between the fertile Arbia and Ombrone rivers, Buonconvento remains a welcoming stop for travelers, just as it was in the past for pilgrims heading to Rome.

Points of interest: Cosona, Lucignano d’Asso, Pieve a Salti, St. Lorenzo Church in Percenna (Buonconvento).