Stage 60: Aulla to Sarzana
Walk 16 km from Aulla to Sarzana on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
16 km
Elevation gain
157 m
Elevation loss
218 m
Time
~4 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Valley
Highlights along the way
- Sarzana Cathedral
- Firmafede Fortress
- Magra River
What to expect on this stage
Stage 60 of the Via Francigena takes you 16 km from Aulla to Sarzana through Italy, climbing 157 metres and descending 218 metres over valley. Most walkers complete this stage in around 4 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.