Stage 73: San Quirico d'Orcia to Radicofani
Walk 32 km from San Quirico d'Orcia to Radicofani on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
32 km
Elevation gain
698 m
Elevation loss
278 m
Time
~9 h
Difficulty
Hard
Terrain
Mountain
Highlights along the way
- Radicofani fortress (814m)
- Val d'Orcia panorama
- Monte Amiata views
- Ghino di Tacco legend
What to expect on this stage
Stage 73 of the Via Francigena takes you 32 km from San Quirico d'Orcia to Radicofani through Italy, climbing 698 metres and descending 278 metres over mountain. Most walkers complete this stage in around 9 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated hard, with limited water sources along the way and poor 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.