From florence (firenze) and pisa
Get on the A1 highway. Once on the highway, exit at Certosa. The Certosa exit is in between the Scandicci and Firenze Sud exits.
After the tollbooths, take a right at the roundabout following signs for Siena. Stay on this highway (Raccordo Siena-Firenze 4 corsie) until you reach Siena. Exit the highway at Siena Sud.
Follow signs for the ‘SS2 Cassia’ direction Buonconvento/Montalcino. Stay on this highway and drive through Buonconvento (do not take the turnoff for Montalcino). Exit the SS2 highway at Torrenieri.
In Torrenieri, take a left at the main intersection by the church following signs for San Giovanni D’Asso.
Approximately 6 km (4 miles) down this road, look for the sign for Monterongriffoli. Take a left at this sign and follow the gravel road. Continue along the gravel road and you will reach the village. Approximately 100 metres after you enter the village, you will see a roadsign indicating a ‘No through road’ i.e. a dead end. Park your car anywhere along the left or right.
Take a left at the ‘No through road’ sign and then another left around the church, walking up the street.
You will find Ankhura almost immediately on your right with a sign next to our front door.
For a map of the village of Monterongriffoli and where to find us, please click here.
Approximate driving time from Florence to Siena : 45 mins
Approximate driving time from Siena to Torrenieri : 45 mins
Approximate driving time from Torrenieri to Ankhura : 5 mins
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