Stage 70: Monteriggioni to Siena
Walk 20 km from Monteriggioni to Siena on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
20 km
Elevation gain
266 m
Elevation loss
181 m
Time
~5.5 h
Difficulty
Moderate
Terrain
Hills
Highlights along the way
- Porta Camollia entrance
- Siena Piazza del Campo
- Siena Cathedral (Duomo)
- Medieval city centre (UNESCO)
What to expect on this stage
Stage 70 of the Via Francigena takes you 20 km from Monteriggioni to Siena through Italy, climbing 266 metres and descending 181 metres over hills. Most walkers complete this stage in around 5.5 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated moderate, with good water sources along the way and good 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.