A dynamic vacation in Tuscany can mean many different ways of enjoying your free time, but in Gambassi Terme it becomes trekking through the Tuscan hills, cycling routes, horseback riding, and days spent in the woods hunting for truffles.

Those who come here will find a simple environment made of nature, slow time, and small meaningful activities that help reconnect with what truly matters.

Trekking in Tuscany: walk where time slows down

The hilly landscape around Gambassi Terme is a dream for those who love trekking in Tuscany. The trails wind through vineyards, olive groves, and forests, offering a variety of breathtaking views, peaceful settings, and the sounds of nature.

You can walk a stretch of the historic Via Francigena, which crosses the village, or explore the ring trails of the Casciani area, deeply immersed in nature.

For a truly special experience, join one of the summer “Trekking by night” events (June 13, July 17, September 19), to discover the landscape by moonlight. Thanks to local guides, you’ll enjoy an intimate connection with nature, even after sunset, during the cooler hours.

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E-bike tours: ride between hills, villages and flavours

Every Monday you can take part in “Ride, Taste & Relax”, an e-bike tour across some of Tuscany’s most iconic destinations: from Gambassi Terme you can reach Certaldo, San Gimignano and Volterra.
The route includes white roads, vineyards and medieval villages, with a stop at a local farm for a light Tuscan lunch and some time to relax at the spa.

📍 Departure: 9:00 AM from Gambassi Thermal Baths

📅 Available: every Monday – advance booking required

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Horse riding in Tuscany: nature at a slow pace

If you’re looking for a deeper connection with nature, a horseback ride through the Tuscan countryside is an experience worth trying. Around Gambassi Terme, you can ride among woods, vineyards and country roads, breathing in the atmosphere of rural Tuscany.
These guided rides are suitable even for beginners, making them a great dynamic holiday experience for families with children.

🐎 Learn more: Horseback riding – The Gambassi Experience

 

Truffle hunting: uncover a treasure in the woods of Gambassi Terme

From June to November, you can enjoy a unique experience: truffle hunting in Tuscany, a kind of forest trekking accompanied by a licensed truffle hunter and their dog.
In this season, the Scorzone summer truffle grows in the woods around Gambassi – a fragrant gift of nature with a long culinary tradition.

The hunt takes place every day, from dawn to dusk, and is a fun, hands-on activity ideal even for families.

🍄 Learn more: Summer truffle hunting – The Gambassi Experience

Gambassi Terme: our way of living Tuscany dynamically

Gambassi Terme is an authentic village, far from the major tourist flows, where every experience is deeply connected to the land and its natural rhythms.

• walk in nature without hurry,
• discover the countryside by bike or on horseback,
• enjoy traditional experiences like truffle hunting,
• relax at the spa with Acqua Salsa di Pillo, known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.

In Gambassi Terme, you’ll discover that a genuine dynamic vacation in Tuscany can be the best way to slow down, listen, and savour.