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Castelletto di Montebenichi (Chianti)

Central Tuscany, Chianti, and Siena, Italy

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Directions

Castelletto di Montebenichi
Localita Montebenichi

You have to have your own transport to reach Montebenichi as there is no public transport. The nearest railway stations are Arezzo and Montevarchi (about half an hour away by car). The stations at Siena and Bucine are on minor railway lines and do not have trains passing through so frequently.  The nearest airport is Florence (about an hour away by car).  It is also possible to use Pisa airport (about two hours by car) and Rome (about two and a half hours away by car).

Arriving by Car

GPS Coordinates: North 43° 24’ 21’’ - East 11° 32’ 39’’
· From the North: Highway A1 exit at Valdarno (the second after Firenze Sud). Drive in the direction of Montevarchi-Levane-Bucine. At the Levane traffic light, carry on for Siena-Bucine-Ambra and once past Bucine, carry on for about 15 km, passing by the villages of Capannole, Ambra and Pietraviva. About one kilometer after Pietraviva there are directions to the right for Montebenichi, which is at the top of the hill, another 4 km further on. Carry on to the end of the asphalted road, going past the hotel park's gates on the left and drive into the square in the town where the hotel is located.
· Another route from the North (more panoramic) is to come off the Highway A1 at Firenze-Certosa, carry on the Florence-Siena state road and then continue towards Arezzo-Perugia (SS 326 on the Siena-Bettolle link road) once you have reached Siena. Exit at Colonna del Grillo after about 18 km and then follow the directions for Bucine (SS540). You will find directions for Montebenichi after about 4 km on the left. The hotel is in the small square in the village center.
· From the south: Highway A1 exit Valdichiana. Drive in the direction of Siena (SS326 on the Bettolle-Siena link road) and carry on for about 30 km until you pass the exit for Rapolano Terme on the left and for Armaiolo on the right. Exit at Colonna del Grillo after about 4 km and then follow the directions for Bucine (SS540). You will find directions for Montebenichi after about 4 km on the left. The hotel is in the small square in the village center.

Arrivng by Train

You can catch a train that stops at the Montevarchi station (32 km) and at Arezzo (40 km). From here it is possible to reach Castelletto di Montebenichi by rented car or taxi.
The railway stations at Bucine and Siena are not recommended. It is easy to travel to Siena from Milan or Rome by coach.

Arriving by Plane

To reach Castelletto di Montebenichi you can land at Florence airport "Amerigo Vespucci" or at Pisa or Rome airports. You can hire a car or take a taxi at the airport.