Stage 62: Massa to Pietrasanta
Walk 18 km from Massa to Pietrasanta on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
18 km
Elevation gain
66 m
Elevation loss
107 m
Time
~4.5 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Coastal_Hills
Highlights along the way
- Marble quarries views
- Pietrasanta art town
- Apuan Alps panorama
What to expect on this stage
Stage 62 of the Via Francigena takes you 18 km from Massa to Pietrasanta through Italy, climbing 66 metres and descending 107 metres over coastal_hills. 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.