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Day 1 - Arrival in San Miniato
Welcome meeting - Getting the pilgrim credential and a benediction for the way (upon request) . Less than one hour train from Florence
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Possible extra nights
in Florence
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Day 2 - San Miniato - Gambassi
After the first 6 km of trafficless asphalt, the whole itinerary is on unpaved roads or trails. The oak woods of the initial part give away to vineyards in the second part. Along the road you can visit two interesting churches, Pieve di Coiano and S. Maria a Chianni just before arriving in Gambassi.
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Distance : 23km
Walking time: 4h30
Type of route:
almost entierly unpaved
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Day 3 - Gambassi - San Gimignano.
A short day among Chianti vineyards to allow for time in the town of towers, one of the most famous places in tuscany.
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Distance :14km
Walking time: 3h00
Type of route:
almost entierly unpaved |
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Day 4 - San Gimignano - Monteriggioni.
Fairly long day in a beautiful landscape. The round walls of the historical fortified military post are amazing. Very interesting the parrish church of Abbadia Isola
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Distance :29km
Walking time: 6h00
Type of route:
almost entierly unpaved |
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Day 5 - Monteriggioni - Siena.
Again a short segment to allow time in Siena. Apart from the pleasant countryside, there is nothing remarkable along the road. The route is unpaved almost to the arrival in Siena. The clou of the day is the icecream you will have at a cafe on the Piazza del Campo.
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Distance :14km
Walking time: 3h00
Type of route:
almost entierly unpaved |
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Day 6- Siena - Murlo
You will follow the official route for most of the day only to move slightly to the east toward the end in order to get away from the Cassia road and visit the ancient Murlo a lovely hamlet which host a very interesting Etruscan museum.
Along the road visit the Cuna hospital
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Distance :26km
Walking time: 6h00
Type of route:
almost entierly unpaved |
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Day 7 - Murlo - San Quirico
One of the longest day of the whole Francigena with 26 km on an easy terrain. The last third of the road follows the old Cassia. San Quirico was one of the most important stops on the way to Rome and has some of the most interesting buildings in the area with the Collegiata and the remains of an ancient pilgrims hospital.
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We can arrange for you to be picked up by luggage transfer in Buonconvento
Distance :26km
Walking time: 6h00
30% secondary asphalt |
