Stage 65: Altopascio to San Miniato
Walk 24 km from Altopascio to San Miniato on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
24 km
Elevation gain
281 m
Elevation loss
185 m
Time
~6.5 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Flat_Hills
Highlights along the way
- Arno Valley crossing
- San Miniato hilltop
- Frederick II's Tower
- White truffle capital
What to expect on this stage
Stage 65 of the Via Francigena takes you 24 km from Altopascio to San Miniato through Italy, climbing 281 metres and descending 185 metres over flat_hills. Most walkers complete this stage in around 6.5 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated easy, with good water sources along the way and moderate shade.
Getting there
Public transport access: train.
About the Via Francigena
The Via Francigena is the ancient 1,900 km pilgrimage route from Canterbury, England to Rome, Italy, recorded in 990 AD by Archbishop Sigeric of Canterbury. It crosses England, France, Switzerland and Italy across 84 daily stages, ending at St Peter's Square in the Vatican.