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Bagni San Filippo
Half a day for the hot springs and a meal; skip if you don't have a car or are short on time in Val d'Orcia.
Bagni San Filippo is a tiny village in the Val d'Orcia known for its free hot springs with white calcium-carbonate formations. The main attraction is the Fosso Bianco waterfall and the pools below it. The village has two restaurants and a pizzeria, all serving Tuscan home-style food. Most visitors come for 2–3 hours, combine it with a meal, then move on to nearby towns like Pienza or Montalcino.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot)
- Airports
- FLR · FCO
- Nights
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- Walking areas with bag rules
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- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Bagni San Filippo112 ▾
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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 Bagni San Filippo, 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
- SafetyVery safe.
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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 Peretola (About 1.5 h by car; train to Chiusi then taxi).
- Getting aroundThe village is tiny; everything is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at Bar La Cascata€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Chiusi stationcheck€30–40 (≈ US$35–50)
- Budget bedSmall apartment (Domusmarri type), a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in agriturismo or B&B, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room in agriturismo or B&B, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €60 (≈ US$70) · High €100 (≈ 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 Peretola (About 1.5 h by car; train to Chiusi then taxi) · FCO Rome Fiumicino (About 2 h by car; train to Chiusi then taxi)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
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11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
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11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Apr (9 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bagni San Filippo: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Mar
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23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
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26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Nov
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Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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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
The village is tiny; everything is walkable. A car is essential to reach Bagni San Filippo unless you take a taxi from Chiusi station.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 25 min
Car, about 20 min
Renaissance town with pecorino cheese and panoramic views.
Montalcino
goDoor to door: About 35 min
Car, about 30 min
Brunello di Montalcino wine; visit the fortress and a winery.
Bagno Vignoni
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Car, about 15 min
Another thermal village with a central pool and spa hotels.
San Quirico d'Orcia
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Car, about 15 min
Medieval village with a Romanesque church and gardens.
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.
In the village
A few small hotels and rental houses; quiet, walk to the springs.
Castiglione d'Orcia
5 km (3.1 mi) away; more accommodation options and restaurants.3.1 mi (5 km) away; more accommodation options and restaurants.
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
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- High
- €80 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in agriturismo or B&B1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €60 | €120 |
| Taxi from Chiusi station, one way1 × €30 · check | €30 |
| Parking (free, but may fill)1 × €0 | €0 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €27 |
| Trip total≈ €149 per person per day, bed included | €297≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in euros; car rental and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Pasta dish at Osteria Lo Spugnone | €12–16 (≈ US$14–19) |
| Florentine steak (per kg) | €40–60 (≈ US$50–70) |
| Glass of local wine | €4–7 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Coffee at Bar La Cascata | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi from Chiusi stationcheck | €30–40 (≈ US$35–50) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The hot spring pools are free and open 24 h; no lifeguard, no lighting at night.
- The water is hot (about 40–50 °C (104–122 °F)) and the rocks are slippery; wear water shoes.The water is hot (about 104–122 °F (40–50 °C)) and the rocks are slippery; wear water shoes.
- Parking fills up by 10:00 in summer; arrive early or park along the road (check signs).Parking fills up by 10:00 AM in summer; arrive early or park along the road (check signs).
- No official website for the village; check local Facebook groups for updates on water levels and access.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Florence; most other countries have embassies in Rome.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi from Chiusi station to Bagni San Filippo: about €30–40 (≈ US$35–50), about 20 min (check)
- Parking at the springs: free, but limited; arrive before 10:00 in summerfree, but limited; arrive before 10:00 AM in summer
Say or show
- Ciao — Hello / Goodbye (chow)
- Grazie — Thank you (graht-see-eh)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (kwahn-toh koh-stah)
- Dov'è la sorgente termale? — Where is the hot spring? (doh-veh lah sor-jen-teh ter-mah-leh)
- Posso pagare con carta? — Can I pay by card? (poh-soh pah-gah-reh kon kar-tah)
No official tourist office in the village; ask at your accommodation or check local Facebook groups.
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 Bagni San Filippo. 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–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for each hot spring pool with verified access and water temperature.
- Eat pages for Osteria Lo Spugnone and Bar La Cascata with last orders.
- Parking map with overflow lots and seasonal restrictions.
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