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Volpaia Village

Volpaia Village

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Volpaia Village

Name: Volpaia Village
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Location: Radda In Chianti, Siena, Tuscany, Italy

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1. View of Radda in Chianti – Cypress Avenue to Volpaia loop from Radda in Chianti

6.68km

02:03

240m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Volpaia Village – View of Radda in Chianti loop from Radda in Chianti

6.74km

02:09

260m

250m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Piazza della Cisterna, Volpaia – Volpaia Village loop from Radda in Chianti

12.3km

03:41

300m

Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Marcel de Heer

October 17, 2022

Beautiful route with the beautiful village of Volpaia on the way.

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Frullo

May 5, 2025

Imagine finding yourself in the beating heart of the Chianti Classico, among the rolling hills of Siena. It is here that Volpaia began to take shape almost a thousand years ago, around the 12th century. Its strategic position, in an era of frequent territorial disputes, made it an ideal place to build a fortress. And it is precisely with this defensive spirit that the first residential nucleus was born, protected by solid walls that still define its perimeter today.

During the Middle Ages, Volpaia was involved in the age-old rivalries between Siena and Florence, the two great powers that fought for dominion over Tuscany. Despite the tensions and changes of ownership, the village managed to maintain its identity and a certain autonomy. Its economy, since its origins, has been closely linked to the land and the production of wine and oil, a vocation that has been handed down to the present day.

Over the centuries, Volpaia, while retaining its medieval structure, gradually transformed. The ancient fortified houses evolve into elegant residences, agricultural activities become specialized and the fame of Chianti wine begins to spread. The village, while remaining a small center, acquires a growing importance in the context of local wine production.

Today, walking through the streets of Volpaia, you can still breathe that atmosphere of the past, but you can also perceive a vitality given by the presence of renowned wineries that have been able to enhance the historical and landscape heritage.

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Steffen Wekeck

May 25, 2025

A romantic little town with lively bars. Located at the end of a dead-end street, it's beautifully quiet. Good hiking opportunities.

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Elevation 610 m

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1. View of Radda in Chianti – Cypress Avenue to Volpaia loop from Radda in Chianti

2. Volpaia Village – View of Radda in Chianti loop from Radda in Chianti

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