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Via Francigena: from the Great St Bernard Pass
9 DAY SELF GUIDED WALK
The first section of the Italian Camino from the Swiss border
through Aosta and the Piedmont hills to Ivrea
HOTEL / B&B
GRADE 3
DATES
Daily from 10 Jun to 15Sep
GRADE 3
DATES
Daily from 1 Mar to 31Oct
GRADE 4
DATES
Daily from 1 Apr to 31Oct
GRADE 3
DATES
Daily from 1 Apr to 31Oct
GRADE 3
DATES
Daily from 1 Apr to 31Oct
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive St Bernard Pass 2 | Cross into Italy, walk to Etroubles (4hrs) 3 | Along mountain & pine trails to Aosta (4‐5hrs) 4 | Pass castles & vineyards to Nus (5hrs) 5 | Continue to St Vincent (5hrs) 6 | Valley walk to Verres (4‐ 5hrs) 7 | On to Pont St Martin (4hrs) 8 | Through Piedmont hills to Ivrea (5‐6hrs) 9 | Trip concludes (or continue to Pavia)
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 8 breakfasts, 3 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 8 nights in 3 star hotels and agriturismo / B&B’s on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (hotel taxes extra, payable locally ‐ allow €5‐10) BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including smartphone app with maps plus a route book per room booked, luggage transfer & emergency hotline and SMS alert PLUS: Credenziale ‐ the pilgrims passport
NOTES: High season is 26 Jun to 31 Aug ‐ supplement applies
Via Francigena: Orvieto to Rome
10 DAY SELF GUIDED WALK
HOTEL / B&B
Journey by foot along the last section of the old pilgrimage route across Europe to Rome
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Orvieto (or Acquapendente) 2 | Descend to Bolsena (6 or 7.5hrs) 3 | To Montefiascone (5hrs) 4 | Continue to Viterbo (6hrs) 5 | Through Etruscan countryside to Vetralla (6hrs) 6 | To Sutri (7hrs) 7 | To Campagnano di Roma (7hrs) 8 | Country trails to Isola Farnese (7hrs) 9 | Final walk to Rome (6hrs) 10 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 9 breakfasts, 2 packed lunches, 2 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 9 nights in 3 star hotels/B&B’s twinshare with ensuite facilities (hotel taxes extra) BACKUP & SUPPORT: info pack including smartphone app with maps plus a route book per room booked, luggage transfer & emergency hotline and SMS alert PLUS: Credenziale ‐ the pilgrims passport
NOTES: This trip starts in Orvieto, or if you are continuing from the previous section from Siena you will start in Acquapendente. High season is 21 Mar to 31 Oct ‐ supplement applies.
Via Francigena: Southern Tuscany from Siena
8 DAY SELF GUIDED WALK
A rewarding walk on the southern section of the Via Francigena
HOTEL / B&B
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Siena 2 | Walk via Cuna to fortified Lucignano d’Arbia (6hrs) 3 | Over rolling hills to Buonconvento (4hrs) 4 | Views of the Val D’Orcia are your reward as you walk to San Quirico d’Orcia (6hrs) 5 | Walk to Castiglione (2.5hrs) 6 | Continue past ancient towns, brooks and woods towards Radicofani (6hrs) 7 | A rewarding walk to Acquapendente (5 or 7hrs) 8 | Trip concludes (or continue to Rome)
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts, 1 dinner ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in 3 star hotels and agriturismo / B&B’s on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (hotel taxes extra, payable locally ‐ allow €10‐15) BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including smartphone app with maps plus a route book per room booked, luggage transfer (max 1 piece pp) & emergency hotline and SMS alert PLUS: Credenziale ‐ the pilgrims passport
Via Francigena: Lucca to Siena
8 DAY SELF GUIDED WALK
HOTEL / B&B
Journey by foot through Tuscan hills and countryside on the Via Francigena,
the Italian Camino, between the charming towns of Lucca and Siena
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Lucca 2 | Explore Lucca, afternoon train to San Miniato Alto 3 | Through the Val d’Elsa to Gambassi (7hrs) 4 | On to San Gimignano (6hrs) 5 | Walk in the Tuscan hills to Gracciano (6hrs) 6 | Continue to Monteriggioni (4hrs) 7 | On to Siena (6hrs) 8 | Trip concludes (or continue to Acquapendente)
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts, 1 dinner ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in 3 star hotels and agriturismo/B&B’s on a twin share with ensuites (hotel taxes extra, payable locally ‐ allow €10‐15) BACKUP & SUPPORT: info pack including smartphone app with maps plus a route book per room booked, luggage transfer on days 3 to 7 & emergency hotline and SMS alert TRANSPORT: transfer in San Miniato from train station to hotel PLUS: Credenziale ‐ the pilgrims passport
NOTES: High season is from 15‐31 Jul and 27 Aug to 30 Sep ‐ supplement applies to high season departures. Cycle the Via Francigena ‐ Siena to Rome
9 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLE
HOTEL / B&B
The final stage of the Via Francigena from the impressive town of Siena,
through picture‐perfect landscapes, to the Eternal City of Rome
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Siena 2 | Cycle to San Quirico d’Orcia (54km/33.5mi) 3 | To Radicofani (37km/23mi) 4 | Cycle the Via Cassia to Lake Bolsena (55km/34mi) 5 | Continue to Viterbo (33km/20.5mi) 6 | Cycle to Sutri (38km/23.5mi) 7 | On to Formello (34km/21mi) 8 | Final stage through Lazio countryside to Rome (34km/21mi) 9 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 8 breakfasts, 2 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 8 nights B&Bs/3 star hotels twinshare with ensuite facilities (hotel taxes extra) BACKUP & SUPPORT: info pack including smartphone app with maps plus a route book per room booked, luggage transfer & emergency hotline EQUIPMENT: hybrid 21 speed rental bike with front bag map holder, odometer, pannier, lock, repair kit and helmet (e‐bikes available ‐ supplement applies)
NOTES: High season is 1 Apr to 30 Jun and 24 Aug to 31 Oct and a supplement applies.
Cycling the Via Francigena in Italy
hikers on the St Bernard pass | Kate Baker
St Peters in Rome, the end of the Via Francigena | Tim Charody
Hotel near San Gimignano on the Via Francigena | Tim Charody
Along the green Via Francigena trail | Allie Peden
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