Hiking via Francigena
Tuscany walking tour
LENGHT 10 KM
LEVEL EASY
REQUIREMENTS BEGINNER 
DIFFERENCE IN ALITUDE 250 M
GUIDE GIULIA
TRAIL DESCRIPTION
Hermitages, Castles, Churches, tabernacles and medieval cobblestone are the clues that make us understand that we are on the path of the Via Francigena, the ancient communication route that from Northern Europe lead the pilgrims to Rome. Even today a growing number of people travels the route, some for worship reasons, others for curiosity to discover the echoes of the past, with the same emotions, the silence, the deepness and the spirituality that belong to this historical route.
We will walk across one of the most beautiful parts of the Via Francigena in Tuscany, encountering holm oak and oak woods, grain fields, vineyards and olive groves.
For the photographic contributions Kilometro Inverso would like to thank Giovanni Cappelli and Elisabetta Giuliani.
TRAIL DESCRIPTION
Hermitages, Castles, Churches, tabernacles and medieval cobblestone are the clues that make us understand that we are on the path of the Via Francigena, the ancient communication route that from Northern Europe lead the pilgrims to Rome. Even today a growing number of people travels the route, some for worship reasons, others for curiosity to discover the echoes of the past, with the same emotions, the silence, the deepness and the spirituality that belong to this historical route.
We will walk across one of the most beautiful parts of the Via Francigena in Tuscany, encountering holm oak and oak woods, grain fields, vineyards and olive groves.
For the photographic contributions Kilometro Inverso would like to thank Giovanni Cappelli and Elisabetta Giuliani.
DRESS CODE
- HIKING BOOTS
- BACKPACK AND BACKPACK PROTECTION COVER
- WATERPROOF JACKETE
- Once you book the excursion you will receive further details of the necessary equipment.
FOOD
- LUNCH TO BE AGREED- POSSIBILITY OF FOOD DEGUSTATION
- ADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Time and meeting point to be agreed with the Guide.
The Guide takes the responsibility from now to modify the itinerary depending on the weather conditions or if the safety of the group is at stake.
Participation Fee:
Our Itineraries have been designed by certified Environmental Hiking Guides that will guide and assist you during the whole journey and that with pleasure will answer your questions.
The fee will include: coordination and assistance of a certified Environmental Hiking Guide within the provisions of the L.R. 42 del 23/03/2000 e succ. mod. e della L.R. 86/2016
LEVEL OF THE EXCURSIONS
AUTOEVALUATION GUIDE
LENGHT
The length of an itinerary is calculated on maps and GPS techniques. The measure is always stated in kilometres (km).
REQUIREMENTS
States the physical conditions required to join an itinerary and is based on an evaluation of the physical effort and endurance. States also the hiking experience needed to take on the itinerary.
- Begginner: you want to walk and ride a bike, meet the nature and enjoy easy itineraries that combine culture and leisure. The itinerary does not require an intense physical effort.
- Learner: you are starting to feel passionate towards hiking, by foot or by bike and you want to trial yourself outdoors and to discover unusual itineraries. The hike requires you to be in good physical shape and to endure efforts
- Expert: you have gained security hiking and biking, you are familiar with nature and you are prepared to experiment more challenging itineraries. The itinerary requires a good physical preparation and resistance to fatigue.
- Sherpa: you have security and hiking techniques even in challenging situations and want to experience adrenaline. The itinerary requires the ability to confront any type of route; you are used to physical effort and can manage different types of grounds and have a technical knowledge of the environment.
LEVEL
Shows the characteristics and the typology of the routes
TREKKING
- Easy: itineraries on paths with regular grounds and no obstacles; normally close to towns, tourist attractions and historical routes. Length up to 10km and difference in altitude of maximum 300 meters uphill.
- Medium: the itineraries are principally on dirt roads and easy trails with possible single-track moments, even with some obstacles that can be passed walking. Length between 20km and 40km with a difference of altitude uphill between 300m and 700m.
- Difficult: the itineraries are mainly on steep trails, sometimes on complex grounds and difficult paths. Single track both downhill and uphill even with some obstacles on the way. Length over 40km with a difference of altitude uphill greater than 700m.
BIKING
- Easy: the itinerary is mainly on dirt roads that are easy to ride and do not present any difficulties or are technically challenging or dangerous. The routes may be up to 20km and the maximum difference of altitude uphill is of 300m.
- Medium: the itineraries are principally on dirt roads and easy trails with possible single-track moments, even with some obstacles that can be passed walking. Length between 20km and 40km with a difference of altitude uphill between 300m and 700m
- Difficult: the itineraries are mainly on steep trails, sometimes on complex grounds and difficult paths. Single track both downhill and uphill even with some obstacles on the way. Length over 40km with a difference of altitude uphill greater than 700m.
DIFFERENCE IN ALTITUDE
The positive difference in altitude represents the total sum of the climbs along the itinerary and it is always calculated with the use of maps and GPS devices. The measure is always expressed in meters (m).
