Stage 64: Lucca to Altopascio
Walk 18 km from Lucca to Altopascio on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
18 km
Elevation gain
65 m
Elevation loss
74 m
Time
~4.5 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Flat
Highlights along the way
- Lucca Renaissance walls
- Knights of the Tau history
- Altopascio pilgrim hospital
What to expect on this stage
Stage 64 of the Via Francigena takes you 18 km from Lucca to Altopascio through Italy, climbing 65 metres and descending 74 metres over flat. Most walkers complete this stage in around 4.5 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.