Stage 61: Sarzana to Massa
Walk 22 km from Sarzana to Massa on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
22 km
Elevation gain
102 m
Elevation loss
64 m
Time
~5.5 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Coastal_Hills
Highlights along the way
- Carrara marble quarries
- Apuan Alps views
- Malaspina Castle
What to expect on this stage
Stage 61 of the Via Francigena takes you 22 km from Sarzana to Massa through Italy, climbing 102 metres and descending 64 metres over coastal_hills. Most walkers complete this stage in around 5.5 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.