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Stage 58: Berceto to Pontremoli

Walk 32 km from Berceto to Pontremoli on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.

Distance

32 km

Elevation gain

827 m

Elevation loss

1386 m

Time

~8.5 h

Difficulty

Hard

Terrain

Mountain

Highlights along the way

Cisa Pass (1041m)
Gateway to Tuscany
Chestnut forests
Pontremoli old town

What to expect on this stage

Stage 58 of the Via Francigena takes you 32 km from Berceto to Pontremoli through Italy, climbing 827 metres and descending 1386 metres over mountain. Most walkers complete this stage in around 8.5 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated hard, with moderate water sources along the way and good shade.

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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.