What's on in Chianti: http://www.classico-e.it

The best thing to do here is ... nothing ! But as we know that everybody has his own way to relax, here you find a small list of activities that you can do in the surrounding, if exploring lovely hamlets and beautiful countryside is not enough.

We will be delighted to help you in planning your activities if you don't like to do it by yourself using the links below.

Cellars visits: there are several important wine producers here around, first of all “Castello di Volpaia” that you can also reach down a country path from La Locanda. See http://www.volpaia.com/sito/inglese/ospitalita/degustazioni.php

Most of the cellars visits must be booked in advance so please contact us for support.

Cooking class: in Volpaia there is an excellent cooking school, see http://www.volpaia.com/sito/inglese/ospitalita/altro.php or contact us.

Open air museums and gardens:
http://arte.castellodiama.com/
http://www.chiantisculpturepark.it/
http://www.castellitoscani.com/italian/brolio.htm
http://www.ricasoli.it/

Hiking: several lovely paths start from La Locanda, we can provide you a very good guide book with all the details that you can use for your excursions.

Horseback riding: we can book you a delightful ride through the Chianti region.

Bikes and scooter rental: http://www.ramuzzi.com/

Baloon: http://www.flyballoon.it/index.php

Golf: the Ugolino golf course is at 45 minutes by car.
http://www.golfugolino.it/nuovo/eng/home.asp

Outlets: http://www.themall.it/TheMall2_1.html
http://www.outletmagazine.it/spaccio/outlet/id-307/Outlet-Prada.html Prada
http://www.outletmagazine.it/spaccio/outlet/id-180/Dolce-Gabbana--Punto-vendita-di-Incisa-in-Val-dArno-FI.html Dolce e Gabbana