GustaPassi — Chianti Flavours Trekking
A gourmet walking tour through the trails of Chianti, starting in San Gusmè
About GustaPassi
GustaPassi, the flavour-filled trek in the heart of Chianti
GustaPassi — Chianti Flavours Trekking is a non-competitive recreational hiking event open to everyone, combining a love for walking with the discovery of local food and wine. The event was established in 2026, choosing the village of San Gusmè—one of the most charming hamlets in Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the province of Siena—as its inaugural stage in the heart of the Chianti Tuscany region.
A journey through trails and gourmet stops
The experience winds along the naturalistic paths of the Berardenga area, interspersed with gourmet stops designed for discovery and socialising. This is not a race: participants walk in groups led by expert hikers, with staggered departures to ensure safety and a high-quality experience. Along the route, the travelling lunch stations allow you to savour local products, turning the walk into a journey through the flavours and traditions of the Sienese Chianti.
San Gusmè, a village in the Sienese Chianti
San Gusmè is a small medieval village nestled within walls and hills cultivated with vines and olive trees, also famous for its renowned Palio delle Botti (Barrel Race), which GustaPassi naturally complements during the same weekend in late May. Walking in this area means traversing one of Tuscany's most iconic landscapes, defined by rows of vines, cypress trees, and ancient farmhouses, recognized worldwide as the home of Chianti Classico wine.
An event promoted by the local community
GustaPassi is organised by the Pro San Gusmè Association and the Berardenga Hiking Group, with the patronage of the Municipality of Castelnuovo Berardenga and the Italian Hiking Federation (Tuscany Regional Committee). The event is limited to 200 participants and offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the Sienese countryside at a slow pace, amidst nature, good food, and social connection.
GustaPassi — edition 2026
The inaugural edition of GustaPassi — Chianti Flavours Trekking was held on Sunday, May 31, 2026, with its first stage in San Gusmè, a hamlet of Castelnuovo Berardenga (SI). The hike, non-competitive and open to all, wound along the naturalistic trails of the Berardenga area, interspersed with gourmet stops designed as moments of discovery and socialising. The event took place during the Palio delle Botti weekend, enlivening the village and the surrounding hills.
Programme GustaPassi 2026
Sunday, May 31, 2026 — San Gusmè
- 9:30 AM — Departure of the first group from the village of San Gusmè
- Following — staggered departures every 45 minutes, in groups accompanied by expert hikers
- Along the route — travelling lunch with gourmet stops dedicated to the products and flavours of the Berardenga area
It was recommended to arrive 15-20 minutes before the departure time to collect the coupon. The event was scheduled to take place even in the event of ordinary bad weather.
Highlights GustaPassi 2026
- First-ever edition of the event
- Gourmet hiking tour on the trails of the Sienese Chianti
- Travelling lunch with stops dedicated to the flavours of Berardenga
- Accompanied by expert hikers from the Berardenga Hiking Group
Prices GustaPassi 2026
Practical information — GustaPassi
How to get there
San Gusmè is a hamlet of Castelnuovo Berardenga (SI), in the Sienese Chianti. By car, it can be reached from Siena in about 25 minutes via the SS73 and then the provincial roads towards Berardenga; from Florence, it takes about an hour via the Florence-Siena highway, exiting towards Castelnuovo Berardenga. The reference train station is Siena, from where you can continue by car or local connections.
Registration and fees
The event is limited (maximum 200 participants) and requires advance registration. Fees: 25.00 euros for adults, 15.00 euros for children under 12, free for those under 4. The fee includes the guided hike, insurance coverage from the Italian Hiking Federation, and a booklet of vouchers for the travelling lunch stations.
Tips
We recommend comfortable clothing and hiking shoes or footwear suitable for walking. The event takes place even in the event of ordinary bad weather. It is advisable to arrive 15-20 minutes before the departure time to collect your coupon.
Contacts
Phone: +39 353 4681372 — Email: [email protected] — Website: sangusme.it/gustapassi
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