Monte Amiata

Latest update: 18 February 2024

By Dion Protani

Situated within the Provinces of Grosseto and Siena, Monte Amiata (or Mount Amiata in English), rises to a maximum height of 1,738 metres above sea level.

Places of interest around the mountain include the Abbey of Sant'Antimo, the historical towns of Castiglione d'Orcia and Montalcino, as well as the famous Val d'Orcia.

Florence Airport is 130 kilometres away and reachable by car in an hour and 52 minutes while the recommended accommodation in the area is the Hotel Palazzo del Capitano in San Quirico d'Orcia.

Monte Amiata

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Provinces: Grosseto and Siena

Region: Tuscany

Maximum elevation: 1,738 metres

Close by: Abbey of Sant'Antimo, Castiglione d'Orcia, Montalcino

Fly to: Florence Airport - 1 hour 52 minutes (130 km)

Recommended stay: Hotel Palazzo del Capitano (21 km)

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