Stage 71: Siena to Ponte d'Arbia
Walk 28 km from Siena to Ponte d'Arbia on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
28 km
Elevation gain
136 m
Elevation loss
313 m
Time
~7 h
Difficulty
Moderate
Terrain
Hills
Highlights along the way
- Porta Romana departure
- Crete Senesi lunar landscape
- Tuscan clay hills
What to expect on this stage
Stage 71 of the Via Francigena takes you 28 km from Siena to Ponte d'Arbia through Italy, climbing 136 metres and descending 313 metres over hills. Most walkers complete this stage in around 7 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated moderate, 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.