Stage 68: San Gimignano to Colle di Val d'Elsa
Walk 16 km from San Gimignano to Colle di Val d'Elsa on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
16 km
Elevation gain
211 m
Elevation loss
392 m
Time
~4.5 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Hills
Highlights along the way
- Tuscan vineyards
- Colle Alta upper town
- Crystal production heritage
What to expect on this stage
Stage 68 of the Via Francigena takes you 16 km from San Gimignano to Colle di Val d'Elsa through Italy, climbing 211 metres and descending 392 metres over 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 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.