What to do · Val d'Orcia
La Posta thermal pools in Bagno Vignoni
Information
- From
- €40 per person
- Duration
- 4 h
- Season
- All year
- Who it's for
- From age 14
What it is
In the square of Bagno Vignoni the thermal water steams in a Renaissance basin, but you cannot bathe in it. To get into hot water in the village, the hotel La Posta, the former Posta Marcucci, opens its three open-air thermal pools to day visitors, in a garden with views of the Val d'Orcia. Each pool is at a different temperature: the first between 35 and 38 °C; the last between 28 and 32 °C.
Tickets and hours
- Giornata alle terme, full day: €55, from 9:30 to 18:00.
- Mattino alle terme, morning: €40, from 9:30 to 13:30.
- Pomeriggio alle terme, afternoon: €40, from 14:00 to 18:00.
- Le ore più belle: €40, from 11:00 to 15:00, the middle hours of the day.
All include a towel and bathrobe. There are packages with a massage (Ritrovarsi, €130, and Dolce vita, €215) and with a day room, from €199. On Thursdays one of the three pools closes for maintenance.
Rules and booking
- From age 14. There is no children's area: this is not a plan for families with children.
- Swimming cap compulsory. If you do not bring one, the hotel sells them for €5, as it does flip-flops.
- Book on their website by choosing a date. Come with your booking made, especially at weekends.
Fitting it in
Bagno Vignoni is in the middle of the valley, a few minutes from San Quirico d'Orcia. A relaxed day is the basin and the Parco dei Mulini in the morning, lunch in the village and the afternoon slot at the pools. If you prefer free thermal water and do not mind the mud and the walk, the pools of Bagni San Filippo are half an hour away towards Monte Amiata.
Tips
- Choose a time slot The 11:00 to 15:00 slot takes in the sunniest hours in winter; in summer, the afternoon is better.
- Bring a cap It is compulsory and costs €5 there.
- Avoid Thursday if you can One of the three pools is closed.
Frequently asked questions
Can I bathe in the basin in the square at Bagno Vignoni?
No, it is forbidden. To bathe, the La Posta pools are open to day visitors.
How much does it cost?
€40 for a half day and €55 for the full day, with towel and bathrobe.
Can children go?
No. Entry is from age 14.
Do I need to book?
Yes, on their website, by choosing the day.
Who runs it
- La Posta Hotel – Terme Bagno VignoniMorning or afternoon at the thermal pools Visit their website
- La Posta Hotel – Terme Bagno VignoniFull day at the thermal pools Visit their website
