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Arcidosso
Spend a half‑day in Arcidosso to see the medieval centre and Aldobrandeschi Castle; add a night only if you want a relaxed stay in the Amiata area.
Arcidosso is a small Tuscan hill town of about 4,300 people, known for its historic centre, Aldobrandeschi Castle and proximity to Monte Amiata ski slopes. It is reachable by provincial roads and bus from Grosseto; no rail or highway passes directly through. One half‑day covers the main sights; a night adds easy access to winter sports or a slower pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Oct (summer festivals, hiking) and Dec–Feb (ski season)
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited services) and high summer heat in July–Aug
- Airports
- FLR · PSA
- Nights
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Arcidosso112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Arcidosso, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch mountain roads in winter and keep valuables locked in accommodations.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 115 fire · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportFLR Florence Airport Peretola (About 100 km (62 mi) north; car or bus to Arcidosso, about 1.5 h).FLR Florence Airport Peretola (About 62 mi (100 km) north; car or bus to Arcidosso, about 1.5 h).
- Getting aroundNo public rail; use provincial roads (7, 64, 26, 160) by car or bus from Grosseto.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a bar€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealPanino (sandwich)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Aldobrandeschi Castle (if ticketed)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedHotel Ristorante Lorena double room, a night, per room€60 (≈ US$70)
- Mid-range bedHotel Ristorante Lorena double room, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedHotel Ristorante Lorena double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €65 (≈ US$80) · High €95 (≈ US$120)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FLR Florence Airport Peretola (About 100 km (62 mi) north; car or bus to Arcidosso, about 1.5 h) · PSA Pisa International Airport (About 150 km (93 mi) northwest; car or bus via Grosseto, about 2 h)FLR Florence Airport Peretola (About 62 mi (100 km) north; car or bus to Arcidosso, about 1.5 h) · PSA Pisa International Airport (About 93 mi (150 km) northwest; car or bus via Grosseto, about 2 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Care
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Care
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Care
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Care
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec. Mixed: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Nov (11 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Arcidosso: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No public rail; use provincial roads (7, 64, 26, 160) by car or bus from Grosseto. Walking is best inside the historic centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Monte Amiata ski resort
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Provincial road 160 north to the ski lifts, about 20 km (12 mi), 30 min by carProvincial road 160 north to the ski lifts, about 12 mi (20 km), 30 min by car
Winter sports and mountain trails; lift tickets extra.
Montalcino
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Provincial road 7 east, about 30 km (19 mi), 40 min by carProvincial road 7 east, about 19 mi (30 km), 40 min by car
Renowned for Brunello wine; good for a lunch stop.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Ristorante Lorena
Central location, basic rooms, restaurant on site.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–65 (≈ US$55–80) excl. bed
- Mid
- €65–95 (≈ US$80–120) excl. bed
- High
- €95 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Ristorante Lorena double room1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €65 | €130 |
| Grosseto → Arcidosso bus, one way2 × €6 · check | €12 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €22 |
| Trip total≈ €122 per person per day, bed included | €244≈ US$300 |
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2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a bar | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Panino (sandwich) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Bottle of Montecucco DOCG wine (0.75 L) | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Entry to Aldobrandeschi Castle (if ticketed) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited bus frequency; check schedules at the local bus station.
- Winter road conditions on Monte Amiata routes; check before driving.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
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A questo indirizzo, per favoreTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
Embassy
US consulate in Florence; Italian police 112 for emergencies.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Grosseto → Arcidosso bus: about €6 (≈ US$7) each way (check schedule)
Say or show
- Scusi / Mi scusi — Excuse me / Sorry (scuˈzi)
- Grazie — Thank you (ˈɡrat.t͡sje)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (ˈkwan.to ˈkɔs.ta)
- Dove è la fermata dell'autobus? — Where is the bus stop? (ˈdo.ve ɛ la ferˈma.ta del ˈau.to.bus)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Arcidosso. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct (summer festivals, hiking) and Dec–Feb (ski season) · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited services) and high summer heat in July–Aug · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Arcidosso for ski access or relaxed countryside stay.
- Consider a car rental for flexible travel on provincial roads.
Sources
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