Golf Club Valdichiana
A practical southern-Tuscany stop where open holes, easy access and big surrounding territory matter as much as the score
Golf Club Valdichiana is one of the most useful inland Tuscany courses because it places golf inside a territory already loaded with wine roads, thermal culture, hill towns and easy motorway access. The 9-hole course is compact but sporting, with a links-leaning openness unusual for this part of Tuscany, making it especially attractive for travellers who want golf as part of a broader Valdichiana itinerary.
Exclusive Experiences
Secrets found in no guidebook, curated by our concierge.
Lucignano — Passeggiata nel borgo anulare
Lucignano is one of the most satisfying post-round villages around Valdichiana because its concentric streets, brick curves and compact hilltop scale can be absorbed in less than an hour. It gives the day a proper Tuscan village chapter without demanding the weight of a bigger destination.
“Enter from the lower side and climb slowly toward the center instead of parking at the top. The layered street geometry is the hidden-gem pleasure here, more than any single landmark.”
Abbazia di Farneta — Sosta quieta tra pietra e campi
The Abbey of Farneta is the right contemplative detour for Valdichiana: Romanesque stone, open farmland and a level of silence that feels earned rather than staged. It is especially good after golf because it asks almost nothing of you except to slow down for a few minutes.
“Keep the stop short and pair it with a short countryside drive rather than another full destination. Farneta works because of its restraint, not because it needs to dominate the afternoon.”
Bettolle — Tavola di Chianina e pici
The most coherent food payoff for Valdichiana is right in the local orbit: pici, Chianina and a straightforward roadside-table culture that belongs to this part of Tuscany more than any precious dining room. It makes the round feel anchored in the valley rather than floated above it.
“Choose one pasta and one meat dish to share rather than turning it into a full tasting meal. In Valdichiana the pleasure lies in the directness of the table, not the performance of abundance.”