ROMA-San Quirico D'Orcia.
1. Vetralla Rome (06/12/2010).
Dist 85.08 km, Asc. 1,489 m. , T. Tot. 11:11 , T. Mov. 7:26 ; IBP. 103BC.
The three days of sightseeing in Rome, despite the fatigue that mean, they gave me even more eager to ride. Also accompanying the weather forecast. While crossing a city bike, and more Rome is a hassle the first few miles are very exciting. It will be a tour of some of the landmarks of the city. A small bounce back waiting for the insured (or so says the tradition after a coin toss to the Trevi Fountain). Hopefully not for some reason that made me abandon the trip.
From the lodge, near Termini Station, begins the journey through Santa Maria Maggiore to go down Via Cavour to the Via dei Fori Imperiali. I can not resist the temptation to get close to the Coliseum for the photo of rigor.
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| In the Plaza de San Pedro |
Among the ruins of the Roman Forum is reached Il Vitoriano and follow the road straight on the Corso Vittorio Emanuelle II, I turn to the Vatican. Second picture in front of the Basilica of San Pedro. Although somewhat nervous about the start of the trip, I can not get a smile of joy on my lips.
After the protocol farewell messy part begins: getting out of the city. Although there is an option for pedestrians along the Viale Angelico to ascend the Monte Mario, not liarme, I decide which option is less messy to follow the Via Trionfale (safer than the Via Cassia) to La Giustiniana. We must carefully beating due to the Roman traffic as there are sections that have to do with cars in the opposite direction.
A short but tough climb, from which we can enjoy the last views of the dome of St. Peter, you come to the district of Monte Mario located on the "Mons Gaudi" (Mount of Joy , name given because of the feeling that they should feel the pilgrims to Rome). There is still San Onofrio, Otavio and The Giustiniana (where we connect with the Via Cassia SS2 ancient Roman itinerary now, to accompany us for many days) to leave the outskirts of Rome, and closer to the field.
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| First |
In The Storta, after nearly 20 miles, my first joy. Took time to find what I like, the first sign of Camino de Santiago (a yellow arrow and the little pilgrim who accompanied me to leave Italy). Also in Isola Farnese leave the city for the countryside Laziali, entering the Parco Naturale di Veio (park and archaeological site of ancient Etruscan city of Veii). First mile off-road paths and tracks through the valley of the Torrente Creamer crossing Valchettia (may present difficulties in time season) until Casale Vacchereccia.
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| near Isola Farnese |
For small local roads and tracks through Fromelles we approach one of the most interesting sections of the day : Valle del Sorbo and Santuario della Madonna del Sorbo . Except for a short stretch complicated by trail from the sanctuary to connect with the Strada di Macchiano driving on local roads and lonely trail that lead us to Campagnano di Roma.
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| Santuario della Madonna del Sorbo |
signaling Information: Although so far Itineraria signaling (red and white markings) and the San Giacopo Confraternita follow an identical route from Madonna del Sorbo to Monterosi not the same.
Campagnano A few kilometers there is a very bad and uncomfortable stretch along the Via Cassia, SS2 between Bivio of Pavone and Monterosi. Circulate for about 500 meters along the edge of the national (high traffic and fast, very dangerous stretch) to abandon the service road, and quieter. Fortunately from Sutri Monterosi to follow local roads and tracks nice. We agree with the Etruscan Lazio Itinerary (Monterosi-Capranica) belonging to Le Strade dei Parchi del Lazio .
Sutri worth the visit. At the entrance of the population can see Il Mitreo (Etruscan tomb and pagan temple dedicated to Mithras, converted into a church of the Madonna del Parto) with a large Etruscan-Roman necropolis. Not to be missed also Roman amphitheater carved into the rock.
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| Sutri Amphitheater |
The initial plan was to make final Sutri stage. Novato in the battles of basking in Italy, I headed to the hotel that had reference to sleep (Albergo Sutrium) without even thinking about looking pilgrim host. After waiting for a long time to open, the price of 40 € the night I pulled back and decided to continue to Vetralla if found something cheaper. Big mistake and I will finish paying the same in Vetralla.
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| Reaching | Capranica
Leaving Capranica I follow the signs to make red and white (the official) that brings me to the Torre degli Arragiati (related to the Legend of Orlando-the same as the gap Roland in the Pyrenees-) to link a trail (quite close by vegetation) to the Via Cassia little later.
Vetralla From here until the government prevents SS2 route for local roads, tracks and farm roads. From Quercia d'Orlando is a very nice stretch is not without difficulties above guidance. Agricultural roads are still among hazels that cases become trail and get lost from time to time. Fortunately, signs with arrows, though not abundant, it helps. The problems become a magical moment when we stumbled upon the remains of the Torri d'Orlando (two towers are all that remains of an ancient abbey, where legend has it the legendary Orlando rested his way to Rome).
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| Torri d'Orlando |
Fun does not stop after crossing the Via Cassia, SS2 as we enter the forest following Contrafossi Valley MTB marked route to the ASD Monte Fogliano Vitorio Bike (Blue Route, San Girolamo). After skirting the village of Cura Vetralla is reached. As with Capranica, and other populations that we will find, Vetralla this climb a hill, and houses are arranged along a main street retains its medieval structure (which generally is called Via Roma).
I find that the city is at parties. I do not know exactly what takes place is something like "12 Giuni, fiori e storia ". There are stalls and all the people walking down the street. First things first, find accommodation. Upon inquiry, held at the Albergo Da Benedetta, in the lower area of \u200b\u200bthe town a nice place where I am almost alone. A little pricey for me but I have many more options (it's late and I'm a little tired for more laps) so I stay.
Shower and walk. The disappointment of not having remained in Sutri is offset by the surprise of finding Vetralla at parties. It's late so I'm unable to visit the crypt of the Church of San Francesco and other monuments, but walking through the historic is a pleasure. Delving into one of the Viccolos (small alleys out of the main street), browse the craft stalls, enjoy a performance of street theater, to accompany the procession of San Antonio de Padua and ending barbecue dinner in one of alleys.
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| Vetralla Procession |
Accommodation: Albergo Da Benedetta. € 40.00 bed and breakfast. Few economic options, although there is a Bed & Brekfast (which I found). Hotel-Albergo Like other expensive for one person. Of which I call "boutique accommodation" (very nice and cozy room.)
Hospitality pilgrim.
- The Storta : Spiritualité Centro di Nostra Signora del Sacro Cuore , via Cassia. 1826. 06-30.89.08.63. Bed. Use of sleeping bag. Pilgrims € 20/25. OP
- Campagnano di Roma: San Giovanni di Parrocchia Don Renzo Tanturli. 06-90.41.094. OP
- Sutri : Carmelitane Monache di Clausura, via Garibaldi 1. 0761-60.90.82. Place of prayer open to pilgrims with spiritual intent. OP
- Capranica : Don Antonio Paglia. 0761-66.90.53. OP
- Vetralla : Monastery "Regina Pacis" . 0761-48.33.29. MP € 31.
Other Lodging.
- Sutri : Albergo Sutrium .
- Capranica : Giallo BB Al Casale, BB dueCedri Ai.
points of interest.
- The Storta : Where, in 1573, San Ignacio de Loyola has the experience mystical visions Storta. " Capella di San Ignazio in Piazza della Visione.
- Madonna del Sorbo : Location cited in the 996 and as a castle, in 1427 the monastery church becomes "Beatae Castri Sorbi Mariae." Now abandoned.
- Campagnano di Roma. The first records we have of Campagnano are from 1076 as "castellum and en1130 as a property of the monastery of San Paolo. In the XV and XVI extending the medieval center with the help of "Borgo Paolino." Currently, the center can be divided into three zones: a modern, a Renaissance-Baroque (between Porta Romana and Piazza del Comune) and medieval (the "Castelo" rich in towers, palaces and churches).
- Sutri . Fortified medieval citadel to the city center organized along the main street. Duomo dedicated to Our Lady Della Assunta, Romanesque plant (crypt and bell). Essential, the Mitreo (place dedicated to the cult of Roman Mithras), located at the entrance of the town, with the Church of the Madonna del Parto (carved out of volcanic tuff), and an Etruscan-Roman necropolis.
- Capranica. Etruscan town, and then Roman, on a spur of volcanic rock. Prison of the Holy See in 1976 under the government of Cardinals in Rome.
- Querce d'Orlando. Also called "Torri d'Orlando. Hidden among the hazel is an old abbey in memory loss, which left only the ruins of two towers. Local farmers speak of a gallery that passes under the Cassia and leads to the Lago di Vico, built by the monks as a means of escape. Legend has it that the knight Orlando rested at the abbey according to Charlemagne on his way to Rome.
- Vetralla . Of ancient origins, destroyed by the Romans (the inhabitants took refuge at St. Mary of Forcassi), the city appeared in high medieval period.
2. Vetralla-Bolsena (13/06/2010).
Dist 54.78 km, Asc. 1,092 m. , T. Tot. 6:56 , T. Mov. 5:02 ; IBP. 75AB.
Sunrise another day of good time and ready to ride, but doubts still beginner (how are the roads, there will be many road, where they will sleep tonight ...). And in the first few miles until Viterbo, what follow signs? At the end of Vetralla I stray following the yellow arrows to visit Santa Maria de Forcassi (IX century church located in a former position of the Roman road Cassia Consolare). Not compensated since there is little to see, only appreciated in the first section of track, not very good, but fun to mountain bike.
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| Casale Quartucci |
Although indications of the guide go to the state SS2, I decide to follow the signs to avoid it. Very nice stretch. Sasso first by San Pellegrino and then, after crossing the road, Quartucci Casale, a succession of tracks and trails (some quite narrow) fields and olive trees. Finally the path leads to the SS675 state when it joins the SS2. Continue alongside the highway in order to separate from and arrive after passing by the shrine dedicated to San Ilario and San Valentino (here were martyred) and the ruins of the Roman bridge Ponte Camillario to Viterbo for Strada Freddana (dig into the tuff).
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| Path between Vetralla and Viterbo |
Viterbo's historic center is one of the best preserved examples of medieval town in central Italy. Your profile is dominated by the impressive Papal Palace and above him, the campanile of the Duomo. Worth making the effort, there is a good climb, to walk around the neighborhood center and San Pellegrino. It can be a good place to end the stage and visit with more ease. I unfortunately must continue.
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| Palazzo Papale. Viterbo |
Following tracks and farm roads we headed Montefiascone. Viterbo shortly after leaving the first surprise, the Bagnaccio Sorgente . In the middle of nowhere a series of pools that are fed by a hot spring. And in addition to free access. A good place to stop off and relax, if not because I'm water.
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| Montefiascone |
already looms on the horizon and slope Montefiascone ahead (250 m climb over 6 miles) . But it is one of the most representative sections, as it circulates in many sections of the original cobblestones of the Via Cassia Antica beautifully preserved. A lesson in history. Rarely one can feel that he has traveled back in time, the traces of the past.
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| Via Cassia reaching |
Via Francigena Montefiascone enters its west side, I continue to Via Giuseppe contadini SS2 Via Cassia-Montefiascone to enter one of its doors giving access to the Via Cavour. After a steep slope to climb to the hull historic perched on the hill, you can visit the Piazza del Comune, the Rocca dei Papi (ancient fortifications) and the impressive Cathedral of Santa Margherita.
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| Via Cassia from Bolsena | Montefiascone
Abandonment Montefiascone following SS2, and after leaving behind Poggeto and Poggio, Via Francigena continuous tracks very nice to avoid the state, bordering the Lago di Bolsena. This entire section is very well marked with brands and information panels. Only one section of trail more difficult to cross the Fosso d'Arlena. Las dificultades se ven compensadas por el encanto del sendero, la belleza del entorno y el circular por la Via Cassi Antigua.
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| Lago Bolsena |
Ya cerca de Bolsena, la señalización oficial evita la nacional por pistas entre campos, olivares y bosques, con un magnífico panorama sobre el Lago di Bolsena. Llegando a la población me decido a descender definitivamente a la carretera para entrar por la Via 4 Novembre en Bolsena , frente a la Colegiata de Santa Cristina.
the hassle of looking for accommodation. I have not taken the routine use where offer hospitality to pilgrims. To lose no wonder the Ex-Convento S. Maria del Giglio (one of the accommodations recommended in the guide, a hybrid between a hostel for pilgrims and conventional housing.) Is very close, but out of town after a good ramp (about 600 meters to 10% slope). The hostel is the building that was the Convent of Santa Maria del Giglio. The afternoon will bring another pleasant surprise connected with the convent.
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Today I arrived early so we devote the afternoon to visit with calm Bolsena. A track that rises behind the monastery without losing altitude leads directly to The Old Town, located on top of a hill, near the Castle. The narrow streets keep the original medieval streets are covered with flower petals by drawing curious geometric designs. This is the festival dedicated to San Antonio da Padova. They mark the route of the procession (from the Church of SS. Salvatore, near the castle to the Sanctuary of S. Maria del Giglio, where I stayed, to be held a little later and I do not think losing. Today I will ride along with much of the town.
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| Procession in Bolsena |
To end the day I come to the shores of Lake Bolsena to contemplate sunset. It was a gorgeous day full of sensations.
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| Sunset over Lake Bolsena |
Accommodation: Convento S. Maria del Giglio . € 21.00. Hospedería located in what was a convent. Network belongs to Case per ferie (holiday) of Giovanile Centro Turistico , with the added bonus that makes off the pilgrims. Its price is 22 € (single room € 18.50 € 3.50 more for the membership card of the CTG), pretty cheap. Extremely courteous. It is a pleasure to be able to stay in a former convent. The room-cell is simple but lovely. And has a lovely garden where one can relax.
Hospitality peregrina.
Viterbo.
- Convento dei Frati Minori Cappucini, via IV Novembre 16. 0761-34.30.64. OP
- Clarisse di Santa Rosa, viale Capocci 11. 0761-34.28.87. Bed € 25 only overnight. € 10 pilgrims jacket and badge. OP
- Gruppo Scout FSE Viterbo. Next to the parish of St. Barbara. Piazzale dei Buccheri (near the entrance to Viterbo). Don Sergio Tardani. 0761-25.05.24. OP
Montefiascone.
- San Pietro Monasterio Benedictino . 0761-82.60.66. Habitación with bathroom € 17 AD
- Parroquia Corpus Christi, Km 100 of Cassia, Cassia 10 (Saliendo de Montefiascone). Don Giuseppe Rifles (amigo de los Pilgrim). 0761-82.65.67. OP
Bolsena
- Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament . Piazza S. Cristina14. 0761-79.90. Dorm € 8. Habitacion simple / doble 35/40 €. OP
- Official City Hostel , Telf. 0761-79.85.45. Overnight € 19, MP 30 €. A few kilometers before Bolsena.
Other Lodging.
- Viterbo Zi'giulia , Hotel Trieste .
- Montefiascone: Hotel Dante, Rondinella , Caminetto Il.
- Bolsena, Italy Pensione , and several Camping .
Things
- Santa Maria in Forcassi . IX century church in ruins in the old Forum Cassii (camping on the Roman road Cassia). Only remnants of the walls and a tomb.
- Edicola Ilario e dei Santi Valentino. It was an ancient settlement on the Via Cassia near the bridge over the river Urcionio Camilario. A tombstone of 1696 commemorates the martyrdom of Saints Ilario and Valentino occurred here. The village was destroyed in 1100 and Cassia diverted through the town of Viterbo (then expanding).
- Viterbo. Medieval origin, born in the shadow of the track Francigena, had numerous hospitals for pilgrims. In the church of S. Mary Carbonara was a preceptorship in Templar, and not far from the Duomo (the twelfth century, dedicated to S. Lorenzo) is the Quartiere del Pellegrino. The veneration of Santa Rosa (originally from Viterbo, XIII century) increase the flow of pilgrims.
- reaching Montefiascone Roman Road. Ride on the original Roman pavement of the Roman road.
- Montefiascone . In the church of San Faviano (XII century) is the grave of a German nobleman who went on pilgrimage to Rome. According to legend, a lover of good wine, he ordered one of his servants came forward and indicate with an "EST" where to find good wines. In Montefiascone the servant wrote "EST, EST, EST." The Lord drank so much wine that he died. In his tomb says "Est, Est, Est qui est per giac morto troppo il mio signore Giovanni Deuce."
- Bolsena. Sce Cristina, submansio VIII Sigerico Itinerary . Population documented since the early Middle Ages, linked with the cult of Santa Cristina (according to tradition, the stone is preserved in the footsteps of the holy).
3. Bolsena, San Quirico d'Orcia (14/06/2010).
Dist 74.04 km, Asc. 1,497 m. , T. Tot. 9:18 , T. Mov. 5:59 ; IBP. 110AC.
again dawns a sunny day with good weather. They'll come rains of the Apennines and Tuscany, and the heat of Provence. Day by day I'm cheering you on, leaving behind the questions and taking shape. Another reason for cheer is that today I leave behind Lazio to enter the desired Tuscany. Now the day is quiet, with the intention of staying in San Quirico and remain at a safe distance from Siena.
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| Lake Bolsena |
The road from San Lorenzo Nuovo Bolsena runs through pleasant tracks, with a beautiful view over Lake Bolsena . Several stretches of trail near Podere Nuovo, narrow almost lost among the vegetation but remain with the passage of pilgrims throughout the route. Arriving at San Lorenzo I find the first two pilgrims on foot. Not be the only ones throughout the day.
From San Lorenzo, with a curious octagonal square, we began to move away from Lago di Bolsena to reach Acquapendente . The route, well marked by beautiful state prevents dirt tracks. We get to the input of Jacopo Torre Giulia, where is located the tourist office. You can visit, just to the entrance of the village, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (the ninth century, the crypt modeled the same name of the Holy Land). Here is the seat of the Monte Rufeno Nature Reserve, which will accompany the next few miles dominating the horizon to our right. To the left is the Monte Amiata.
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| Trevignano and Monte Rufeno |
Via Francigena Acquapendente leaves following the ancient route of the declining state SS2 to Gregorian Ponte (built by Gregory XIII in 1578) on the river Paglia. Just before reaching the village there are two possibilities Gregorian Ponte. You can follow the signs amount to Proceno official separating from the Via Cassia, but I decided to follow the guide to continue on the path of the SS2 and Fiume Paglia through Rye. Both options are reunited in Ponte a Rigo. Although we have to make some miles along the edge of the state Cassia Nuova, many are prevented by the old road now abandoned and in many cases closed to traffic that runs parallel to your right.
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| Radicofani |
shoulder of the state a new encounter with a cute French pilgrim (from walking from La Rochelle from which it came about 30 days). As these meetings are very frequent stop to say hello, and my poor English, we exchanged a bit of conversation. It will be very useful as I recommend the hostel for pilgrims from Siena. For my part I give the address of the hostel in Rome, who did not. With a smile on his lips parted us wishing us good luck. Very nice stretch from Rye by Il Poderino Radicofani with the silhouette of the skyline. Just Centeno is abandoned to enter Lazio Tuscany.
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| Radicofani |
A quiet track (the former Cassia) leading from Ponte a Rigo to Radicofani continuously rising. First port Francigena hard so far with 8 kilometers and 500 meters of climb (average gradient of 6% and a maximum of 14%). The landscape around is very beautiful with the Riserva Naturale Monte Rufeno and Monte Amiata along with Val di Paglia, agricultural fields dotted with bush and forests, with the point color of broom in flower. El Castillo de La Rocca dominates the hill with the small medieval village at your feet.
begins a long and fast descent from the heights along the SS478 Radicofani (road with little traffic) to the Torrente chisels, where it connects with SR2. There is a short stretch in Podere le Conie which could prevent the asphalt but not worth it. We left the state (with a little more traffic but very quiet) little later in Ricorsi to re-circulate the Cassia Vecchia.
The landscape has changed by a continuum of very soft hills covered with large patches of cereal crops by green mottled fields and some hedges. We left the Monte Amiata, with its small towns uploads slope. Against the sky stands out profile Castiglione d'Orcia and castle of La Rocca. Occasionally the monotony is broken by a forest of oaks and a farmhouse with cypress inseparable. We are in the Val d'Orcia belongs to the Sienese Tuscany , declared World Heritage Site by Unesco.
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A small diversion for clues Cantoniera Home (somewhat uncomfortable because due to the low use are carpeted by a mantle grass which makes the pedal and almost covered by vegetation except as necessary for passage) to visit Briccole di Sotto (now abandoned rural construction was Abricole of Sigerico-XI submasio-and ancient pilgrims.) Either leave the asphalt comes from time to time.
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| Cantoniera House |
Although the official signs (with red and white markings) is diverted to Castiglione d'Orcia, I continuous the SR2 by Gallina (as the map and guide to use as a reference) to decline to the Fiume Orcia. A few kilometers, with some hesitation because the guide I would continue on the road, the yellow arrows make me leave the tarmac on a track leading to the river near the ruins of an old medieval bridge. Following the new sign, cross the river by a new bridge and continue along a good track for its margin to the road amounts to Bagno Vignoni.
A small very steep path (ramp of 15% and a stretch of concrete) is at the thermal station avoiding the road. Do not miss the "Piazza d'ACCU" in the center of small town consisting of a large swimming pool fed by the spring of sulphurous water that gives fame to the spa.
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| Piazza d'ACCU. Bagno Vignoni |
The short climb to Bagno Vignoni serves as a warm-up for the tough climb at the end of the day, Vignoni Alto. On the right track is a little over two miles but with 200 meters of climb (average gradient of 10% and maximum 15%). The small group of houses, almost abandoned, but recovered thanks to tourism, on a hill overlooking the Orcia valley, with a great overview of all of it. From the ruins of the castle can be seen: Bagno Vignoni under us, in front, the castle of Castiglione to the Monte Amiata behind, and on the horizon the outline of the Tower of the Rocca of Radicofani.
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| Radicofani and Castiglion |
I only have to go down the Strada di Bagno Vignoni San Quirico d 'Orcia final stage today. The procedure, always uncomfortable, accommodation will be easy today. After asking the Office of Tourism, from the same telephone alert to the parish of my arrival and stay with the priest to accompany me to stay.
First hostel for pilgrims with all of the law. And first encounter with the pilgrim host, which can be found on the Via Francigena but has long disappeared in Spain, the French Way. Don Gianni, the pastor who is to receive the pilgrims, after finishing with Mass invites me to his office to chat. I talk about my travels by bicycle. Smoker like me, just throwing a cigarette on the terrace. I can not thank you, from here, the good treatment received by his party.
dedicate the afternoon to walk around San Quirico, small but with many charms (the Collegiate Church, the gardens of Horti Leoni, remains of the walls, the Romanesque church of Santa Maria Assunta). Visited an exhibition on the Quartiere (barrios), which shows elements of this tradition (costumes, flags and arches). They are the party of Barbarossa and the village is decorated with the flags of each of the districts (Borgo, Canneti, Castelo and Prato). And to finish dinner, "glorious in the bar La Torre on the recommendation of Don Gianni.
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Accommodations: Home Pilgrim Parrocchia San Quirico e dei Giulitta. Donation. Information in the Office of Tourism. Covers some of the parish offices, kitchen and dormitory with bunk beds. Simple but comfortable and enjoyable.
Pilgrim Hospitality.
- Ponte a Rigo . Church, Fr Peter Barbieri. 0578-53628. Or direct to farmers' cooperative. 0578-50066, sr. Leonard Tocci. 0578-50016.
- Radicofani : hotel for pilgrims, Via Magi, Telf. 0578-55614.
Otros Alojamientos.
- New San Lorenzo: The Ostel Francigena .
- Acquapendente : Castelo Hotel New .
- San Quirico d'Orcia : Hotel Garibaldi il , La Casa di Giacco, Hotel Palazzuolo .
points of interest.
- San Lorenzo Nuovo . Eighteenth-century village, born of the urban planning of the Age of Enlightenment (has an octagonal square.) The church of San Lorenzo Martir has a stone crucifix of the thirteenth century.
- Acquapendente . To highlight the crypt of the Cathedral of the Holy Sepulchre. Construction done in imitation of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem (clear sign of their relationship with the Holy Land pilgrimage).
- Ponte Gregorian. Pagila River Bridge built by Gregory XIII in 1578 on Fontana project architect.
- Radicofani. City built on a basalt formation, with a strategic position (which allowed him to dominate the road and valleys). Already inhabited by the Etruscans. Its most characteristic feature is the castle of Rocca (built in the Carolingian period and renovated by the Medici.) In the thirteenth century, was the refuge of the outlaw Ghibelline Ghino di Tacco (fight against the Papal States, a sort of "Robin Hood" who stole from the rich to give to the poor and is named by Dante and Boccaccio).
- Podere Le Conie . Group of farm buildings which could be the old village of Mala Mulier (Icelandic abbot appointed him Nikula di Munkathvera in 1154 as the Castello di Mala Mulier)
- Stazione di posta di Ricorsi . Located on the road Regia Romana. Nice place with a chapel and medieval bridge.
- Le Briccole . The itinerary of Abricole submansio Sigerico. It maintains a small church of the Hospital San Peregrini of Obricolis (now in ruins, a major hospital on an abandoned spur road Regia Romana, visited by historical figures, Filippo Augusto, in 1191 the return of the Crusades, or Carlo d'Anjou, en route to Rome for crowned King of Sicily-).
- Bagno Vignoni. Spa town characterized by its "Piazza d'acqua", a large pond where there was hot sulphurous water. Next door is a chapel dedicated to Santa Caterina, who visited this place several times.
- San Quirico d'Orcia . Recognized as early as the seventh century, important stopping place on the Via Francigena, and Sce-submansio Quirico XII Sigerico itinerary. Population Marcos Caminero, with the main street which runs through the town from Porta Senese to Porta Romana. It is buried Count Enrico di Nassau, died in the back of the Jubilee 1451.
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