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Via Francigena

Via Francigena

Via Francigena

Dating back over a thousand years, the Via Francigena is one of the world's oldest pilgrimage routes, drawing walkers from across Europe to the eternal city of Rome.

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Overview

The Via Francigena predates the Camino de Santiago as a major pilgrimage route and remains one of Europe's great long-distance walks. First documented in 990 AD by Archbishop Sigeric of Canterbury, it has carried kings, crusaders and commoners south across the continent for over a thousand years. Our Strolls focus on two of the route's most rewarding sections: the classic Lucca to Siena stage through the heart of Tuscany, and the final 100 kilometres into Rome. Both capture the essence of the Via Francigena: ancient paths, medieval hill towns and a profound sense of walking towards something that matters.

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The Via Francigena Experience

Wonder
Follow Archbishop Sigeric’s ancient pilgrimage through Val d’Elsa hilltop villages
See Lucca’s Volto Santo, then wander to San Gimignano’s medieval towers
Arrive in Rome via Monte Mario Belvedere and Piazza San Pietro
Wellness
Moderate graded trails through Val d’Elsa vineyards, olive fields and forest
Revive weary legs with a dip beneath Monte Gelato waterfalls
Family-run boutique B&Bs, generous breakfasts and Tuscan culinary specialities nightly
Nature
Volcanic ridgelines above Bolsena Lake and the plain below the Cimini Mountains
Streamside paths, shaded forests and serene country trails towards Rome
Etruscan thermal pools at Caldane and wooded Renai Forest approaches

What you'll eat


Tuscan Tables
Simple trattoria cooking with pici, ribollita, cured meats, and good olive oil
Pilgrim Picnics
Bakery lunches, ripe fruit, and panini for long days between villages
Local Wines
Chianti in Tuscany and Est! Est!! Est!!! near Montefiascone after walking

Where you'll stay


Family B&Bs
Small walker-friendly stays with generous breakfasts and an easy local warmth
Country Farmhouses
Rural Tuscan stays among vines and olive groves, wonderfully quiet at dusk
Palazzo Stays
Restored historic buildings with antique touches, high ceilings, and a sense of place

How you'll travel


Pilgrim Paths
Mostly on foot through ridgelines, farm tracks, medieval towns, and quiet lanes
Luggage Shuttles
Your bags go ahead each day, leaving you free to walk lightly
Local Pick-ups
Simple station transfers help you reach hilltop stays without extra hassle

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