Ripostena is a family run holiday house situated in the heart of Montagnola Senese, an area of great naturalistic value.Its strategic location makes it easy to reach Siena, San Gimignano, Florence and the Chianti hills.
The ancient village was entirely restored rural Tuscan style to equip all comfort facilities.
The Montagnola Senese is an environment rich in history, nature and landscape. Falls into the "Natura 2000" as "Sic:" site of Community importance. The territory is rich in forests of holm oaks and chestnut trees inhabited by animals such as deer, fallow deer, foxes, porcupines, squirrels, and many species of migratory birds that will happen to spot during a walk. In addition the area hides charming churches and chapels to be discovered along the ancient via Francigena, which crosses the northern part. If cities such as Florence, Siena and San Gimignano don't need no introduction, given the renown of their cultural and artistic heritage, the surroundings of Ripostena contain a number of smaller towns of great artistic value. Towns such as Monteriggioni, Volterra, Casole d'Elsa or the medieval Abbey of San Galgano, are ideal places for those who love the peace and quiet of the minor centres away from the congestion of the main tourist routes. For gastronomists, the area rich in gastronomic tours discovering the flavours and products of Tuscany. Here are a series of links, useful for navigating between the many resources of the area.