Hotels in Val di Chiana, Italy

Val di Chiana stretches across Tuscany and Umbria, with a mild climate that makes summer's heat (up to 90°F/32°C) perfect for cycling through sunflower fields and winter's chill (down to 40°F/4°C) ideal for exploring Etruscan ruins at Cortona. Famous for its fertile plains and olive oil, you can taste the local Chianina beef at a farm-to-table dinner or visit the medieval hilltop town of Montepulciano for its Renaissance-era wineries. In spring, the wildflower blooms make hiking the Via Francigena trail unforgettable, while autumn brings truffle festivals in San Giovanni d'Asso.