Val d’Orcia, Montepulciano and Pienza by Campervan

Quick summary: The Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO-listed landscape of rolling hills and cypress-lined roads around 2 hours south of Florence, is the Tuscany of postcards and the highlight of many campervan trips. Pienza is a Renaissance planned town known for pecorino cheese, Montepulciano is famed for its wine, and Montalcino for Brunello. Natural hot springs add to the appeal, and sosta camper areas below the towns suit a campervan or motorhome.

At a glance
From Florence	Around 2 hours
Landscape	UNESCO-listed hills and cypresses
Towns	Pienza, Montepulciano, Montalcino
Food and wine	Pecorino, Vino Nobile, Brunello
Extras	Hot springs, balloon flights
Tours	Val d’Orcia day trips, Montepulciano day trips

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What should you see in the Val d’Orcia?

Place	Why go
Pienza	Renaissance town and pecorino
Montepulciano	Wine cellars and hilltop views
Montalcino	Brunello wine
Bagno Vignoni	Thermal pool in the village square
Cypress viewpoints	Classic Tuscan scenery

Where can an RV park in the hill towns?

In designated parking areas below each town. Centers are ZTLs, and approaches are steep.

What special experiences are available?

Hot air balloon tours over the valley, truffle tours and regional food day trips.

Where can you stay?

At campsites, sosta camper areas and agriturismi throughout the valley.

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