Bilocale in Colle di Val d'Elsa

The Elsa river runs through the Val d'Elsa and Colle di Val d'Elsa sits on a hill overlooking that valley. San Gimignano (a UNESCO World Heritage site) is within about 10 km to the northwest. Chianti wine-producing areas lie in the surrounding hills to the east and northeast. Nearest towns of size are Poggibonsi (about 10 km), which has a railway station on the Florence–Siena regional line and larger retail and industrial services, and Siena (about 30 km), the provincial capital. There are no national or regional parks within 15 km. There are no ski lifts within 15 km; the nearest Apennine ski areas (for example Abetone and other resorts) are roughly 80–120 km by road. The area is known for crystal glass production concentrated in Colle di Val d'Elsa and its industrial lower town. The Via Francigena pilgrimage route passes through the Val d'Elsa area.