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Hiking during rainy days can be very slippery. It’s best to avoid walking above the caves, as there are several holes in the area.

Hiking during rainy days can be very slippery. It’s best to avoid walking above the caves, as there are several holes in the area.

Sorano is a small medieval town built on tuff rocks in the province of Grosseto/Tuscany.

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The €7.00 entrance fee is well worth it. You get a brochure and there are information boards everywhere in Italian and English, sometimes even in German.

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Monumental and fascinating, steeped in history and at the same time immersed in nature

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beautiful hamlet with a wonderful view

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wonderful village dug into the tuff

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Entrance fee 7€ pp (as of Sep 2024)

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The Vitozza Caves in Sorano offer a unique experience in nature and history. To maximize your time and enjoy this highlight to the fullest: Equipment: Make sure you wear comfortable, hiking shoes, as the terrain can be uneven. A flashlight or headlamp could be useful for exploring the darkest caves and discovering every detail. Opening hours: Check the opening hours before you go. Caves may only be accessible during certain times of the year or only at certain times of day. The best time: Sunrise or sunset are magical moments to explore the caves, when the light creates unique shadow effects and reflections. Furthermore, during the less crowded hours, you can enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the place without distractions. Clothing: Bring a backpack with water and a light snack. While caves can offer shelter from the summer sun, be sure to still bring sunscreen and a hat. Exploring the Vitozza Caves will be an unforgettable experience, so prepare properly and enjoy every moment of this adventure!

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The Vie Cave, sometimes also called Cavoni, form a suggestive road system from the Etruscan era that connects various settlements and necropolises between Pitigliano, Sovana and Sorano. They mainly develop between steep tuff rock walls, some of which exceed twenty meters in height. In Roman times, these streets became part of a road network connected to the main trunk of the Via Clodia, an ancient road that connected Rome to Saturnia, passing through the city of Tuscania and branching off from the Via Cassia in Lazio. The Via Cava di San Giuseppe is one of the most evocative in the area, as well as the longest, leading up to Pitigliano. This street is associated with the traditional torchlight procession of San Giuseppe, which is held on March 19th. The link between ancient pagan rites and the dark atmosphere along the route, which still persists today, dates back to Christian times, when small niches with painted sacred images, known as "devil chasers", were dug to protect travellers.

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The Via Cava di San Rocco goes up the opposite side of Sorano, skirting the remains of the church of San Rocco, a religious building in Romanesque style now reduced to ruins that maintain sections of the original wall structures. Behind these remains extends a vast Etruscan necropolis with tombs dug into the tuff. The Vie Cave, dug by the Etruscans about 3000 years ago in the tuff, are still shrouded in mystery regarding the technique used to sculpt the rock so precisely and vertically. This street represents the most important of the Vie Cave around Sorano, as it guided the Etruscans to their necropolis. Incredibly, for over six centuries, from the Middle Ages until 1940, it was the only road that connected the city of Sorano to Sovana. Every horse, cart and traveler had no choice but to travel this steep, damp road between its high walls.

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Sorano is located in a suggestive mountainous region immersed in the richness of forests. The medieval village clings to a steep tuff rock called Masso Leopoldino, which dominates the valley of the Lente stream. The tower houses, the winding streets, the open spaces, the alleys and tunnels that intertwine in the heart of the rock give the neighborhood a unique charm. The panorama from the terrace on the top of the cliff offers exceptional views of Sorano, the volcanic gorges and the Lente valley. Over the centuries, Sorano has been the scene of disputes, sieges and wars, earning it the curious nickname of "Italy's match".

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It is no coincidence that Sorano is affectionately defined as "the Matera of Tuscany". In this small village in the province of Grosseto, located more in Lazio than in Tuscany given its geographical position, you will truly feel catapulted into a parallel reality. The village is located in the historic area of Maremma, on the top of a tuff cliff, just under 400 meters above sea level, and is truly very pleasant to visit. Furthermore, the tourist offer of Sorano is completed with two truly interesting destinations: the Sorano spa, a must for enthusiasts of the genre and for travelers looking for relaxation and well-being, and the small town of Sovana, which really deserves a visit thanks to the multitude of things to see in a very small space.

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Nice path towards the Lete houses, the last stretch is not practicable by bike.

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Immersed in the green heart of the Tuscan Maremma, Sorano stands like an ancient tale of stone, a village where time seems to have stopped its ticking. Its winding streets, the majestic Orsini fortress and the arcane Città del Tufo archaeological park invite you on a journey through centuries of history and culture.

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Sorano is affectionately known as "the Matera of Tuscany". This medieval village, located on a tuff cliff in historic Maremma, offers an authentic experience. Explore the renowned thermal baths of Sorano and the pretty Sovana with interest. Also, allow yourself the privilege of discovering Pitigliano and the renowned thermal baths of Saturnia. Let this exploration be a journey through culture, relaxation and enchanting landscapes.

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If you want to get a glimpse of the chocolate side of Pitigliano on foot, you have to walk through the Cava di Madona to the other side of the valley. The cava itself is a special experience. When wet, the stone is sometimes quite slippery. Appropriate footwear is then recommended.

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Much of the structure of Sorano is literally dug out of the tuff (type of rock) rock, squeezed into the rocky ridge on which it’s built. Approaching the walled city from below, along wooded trails is the most dramatic route. You’ll then enter the city through one of its many archways.

A little steep but very spectacular

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Simple and fast descent.

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