itineraries
Podere Carceroni is located in a strategic position, only a short distance from a large number of sites of historical and cultural interest.
During your stay, you have the choice of a wide range of itineraries, and will be able to visit beautiful areas full of local character which are steeped in the true essence of the Maremma countryside, satisfying your every taste for adventure, art and culture, and sport.
GOURMET FOOD AND WINE
Thanks to the renowned local cuisine and the internationally famous wines of this region, Maremma is the ideal place to let yourself be tempted by some of the local delicacies. Exploring this beautiful countryside, and tasting some of the famous local products, will convince any visitor that the world-wide reputation of the Maremma region is fully deserved.
As well as the dozens of itineraries that the visitor can invent day after day to discover the flavours and aromas of the Maremma area, we would like to remind our guests that food and wine tasting events are organised regularly at the Podere Carceroni .
The Montecucco DOC wine route
The route of the wines and flavours of the Maremma hills
COUNTRY WALKS
The marvellous Maremma landscapes and countryside are best seen when crossed on foot. From Grosseto to the via Aurelia, this is a territory that man has always walked for thousands of years, and has always been rewarded by its unspoiled nature and breathtaking landscapes.
Below is a list of the better known and favourite walking trails, including the length in kilometres and the differences in level.
WALKING AND TREKKING ITINERARIES
LOCAL SPORTS ACTIVITIES
Sports fans will find their paradise in Maremma. Podere Carceroni rents out a range of bicycles, and with riding stables in close proximity, they will organise guided riding tours to be able to enjoy the beauty of the countryside in complete freedom.
CYCLING ITINERARIES
ITINERARIES ON HORSEBACK
REST AND RELAXATION
People have benefited from the thermal waters of Maremma for over a thousand years: the Etruscans who were already experts in the curative properties of the waters founded the first thermal baths, and these have continued through the centuries ever since.
Today, more than ever, thanks to the large number of thermal spas in the area, Maremma is the idea place to spend some time in total relaxation.
Terme di Saturnia - Spa
Terme di Bagno Vignoni - Spa
HUNTING IN MAREMMA
Tuscany is one of the best regions in Italy for hunting and welcomes about 110.000 hunters every year. The legal hunting season (between the 16th of September and the 31st of January every year) is open in 19 areas in the region (while hunting is strictly prohibited in 25% of the territory). Pheasants, partridge, grouse wild boar and hare can be hunted near the Podere.
Wild fowl hunting is limited to the hunting season described above, while boar can be hunted between the 1st of November and the 15th of March, even with snow on the ground.
Training hunting dogs with gunfire is permitted all the other days of the year.
As well being renowned for its wild boar and wood pigeon hunting, Tuscany is also famous for its fishing: Tuscany has about 12 thousand kilometres of rivers and canals that can provide excellent fishing for about 50,000 fishermen.
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ITINERARIES FOR ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITIES
Discover the beauty of the Siena landscape with Italian heritage railways. The nature train lets you travel not only through the beautiful countryside, but also takes you on a voyage back in time.
A ride on the Nature Train (Trenonatura)
