Walking around Siena during the National Urban Trekking Day

Trekking in the city for a sustainable turism

Walking through the streets and squares of cities of art is always enjoyable; but if this activity is combined with a pinch of sport, a bit of history, the desire to discover hidden corners and to experience new flavors, then you get urban trekking. We all know the meaning of the word trekking, a good walk that is a healthy and simple physical activity: in 2002, however, in Siena was born a new offer of special itineraries for tourists “on foot”, which included a city tour of some kilometers and which, at the same time, led to the most impressive monuments. Undoubtedly, this is a winning idea that, among other things, decongestionates traffic near the most famous city attractions. The National Urban Trekking Day is also born from an ecological idea and, many other places
of art have joined Siena in offering tourists a special and unusual visit. To date, there are fifty municipalities joining the initiative of the National Urban Trekking Day and a special date is dedicated to it on October 31.

Theme walks in Siena

The planned routes for the Urban Trekking change from year to year according to the theme chosen by the Siena administration and, while in 2016 the theme was the Jubilee of Mercy with the visit of the most important religious buildings, for 2017 the theme is definitely intriguing: in fact, October 31 will concern “A hike between mysteries and legends …“. Accompanied by a guide, you walk to discover those corners of Siena that are full of mysteries whose solution is lost in the folds of time. However, you can also admire the monuments of the city, starting from the charming Piazza del Campo. If you get hungry, you will find stops to taste the best gastronomic specialties of this beautiful Tuscan town

Not just Urban Trekking

The municipality of Siena has prepared various urban trekking itineraries that can be followed throughout the year, such as discovering the city’s gardens. However, in conjunction with the National Urban Trekking Day, there are also several initiatives related to the event that take place over a few days. By taking advantage of this rich offer, you could give yourself the gift of a pleasant stay in the Tuscan town. It’s an excellent occasion to learn to know and live the streets, squares, palaces, towers and customs of Siena. Certainly, there is no shortage of accommodations, such as those offered by the Siena Inns group, ready to welcome tourists who love sports: they are located in the historic center, just outside, but also immersed in the green around the city, for a comfortable vacation, dedicate to art and, of course, trekking.