Stage 69: Colle di Val d'Elsa to Monteriggioni
Walk 13 km from Colle di Val d'Elsa to Monteriggioni on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
13 km
Elevation gain
209 m
Elevation loss
98 m
Time
~3.5 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Hills
Highlights along the way
- Monteriggioni medieval walls
- Dante's Inferno reference
- Perfect walled village
What to expect on this stage
Stage 69 of the Via Francigena takes you 13 km from Colle di Val d'Elsa to Monteriggioni through Italy, climbing 209 metres and descending 98 metres over hills. Most walkers complete this stage in around 3.5 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated easy, with good water sources along the way and good shade.
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.