Highlights
Visiting countless beautiful towns including Lucca, Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Orvieto, Viterbo and Rome
Walking in the footsteps of thousands of pilgrims across diverse and stunning scenery from the Alps to Rome
Discovering the hospitality of the small, family-run hotels and feasting on the culinary delights of the many regions
Soaking up the history of this ancient pilgrimage
Experiencing sides of Italy that are missed by many travelllers
Itinerary
Set out on an epic pilgrimage across Italy with "The Full Via Francigena" walking tour, taking you from the Saint Bernard Pass on the Swiss border all the way to Rome over 50 days. This comprehensive self-guided journey covers a vast array of landscapes—alpine passes, vineyards, rolling Tuscan hills, and iconic towns like Lucca, Siena, Monteriggioni, and Viterbo. Each day reveals new cultural riches and culinary delights, with overnight stays in atmospheric farmhouses and family-run hotels. The unique selling point: the opportunity to complete the entire Italian Camino, experiencing the full sweep of the country’s history, scenery, and hospitality. For travelers with time and a passion for immersive travel, this tour package promises a once-in-a-lifetime achievement.
day 1Arrive Saint Bernard Pass
Make your own way to the first hotel on the St Bernard Pass on the border with Switzerland. Located high in the Swiss Alps, the area is rich in history. The hospice here was a shelter founded by Augustinian monks in the Middle Ages, and their hospitality towards pilgrims is legendary. The St Bernard dog was bred by the monks, initially to carry loads and later as an avalanche search dog. Overnight in a hotel on the Italian side of the pass.
day 2Cross into Italy and walk to Etroubles (4hrs)
day 3Walk along mountain and pinewood trails to Aosta (4-5hrs)
day 4Pass castles and vineyards en route to Nus (5hrs)
day 5Continue to Saint Vincent (5hrs)
day 6Valley walk to Verres (5hrs)
day 7Walk to Pont Saint Martin (4hr)
day 8Through the Piedmont Hills to Ivrea (5-6hrs)
day 9Pass tiny villages to Viverone (6hrs)
day 10Walk along tiny country roads to Santhia (6hrs)
day 11Across the plains to Vercelli (7hrs)
day 12Train to Robbio, walk in the countryside to Mortara (4hrs)
day 13Through woods, fields and small towns to Garlasco (7hrs)
day 14A charming walk to the Ticino Valley Natural Park and Pavia (7hrs)
day 15Walk to Belgioioso, train to Pavia (5hrs)
day 16Transfer to Orio Litta then walk to Piacenza (6hrs)
day 17Walk along country roads to Fiorenzuola, can shorten by public transport (9hrs)
day 18Via the Cistercian Abbey of Chiaravalle della Colomba to Fidenza (6hrs)
day 19Hilly walk, passing historic monuments en route to Medesano, transfer to hotel (6hrs)
day 20Transfer to Fornovo di Taro, walk through the Parma Hills to Cassio (7 hrs)
day 21Transfer to Cassio and walk to Berceto (4hrs)
day 22Cross the Cisa Pass and descend to Previde, transfer to Pontremoli (5hrs)
day 23Stroll through villages and past little stone houses to Pontremoli (3hrs)
day 24Walk through green countryside and medieval villages to Mocrone (5.5hrs)
day 25Continue to Aulla (5.5hrs)
day 26Visit medieval villages and ruins en route to Sarzana (5hrs)
day 27A fairly flat walk to Massa (6.5hrs)
day 28Via the old town of Pietrasanta to Camaiore (6.5hrs)
day 29Walk over rolling hills to Lucca (7hrs)
day 30Explore Lucca, afternoon train to San Miniato Alto
day 31Through the Val d'Elsa countryside to Gambassi (7hrs)
day 32Walk to the medieval town of San Gimignano (6hrs)
day 33Over rolling hills and past vineyards to Colle Val d’Elsa (6hrs)
day 34Continue to Monteriggioni (4hrs)
day 35To Siena (6hrs)
day 36Walk via Cuna to Monteroni or Lucignano d’Arbia (7hrs)
day 37Over rolling hills to Buonconvento (5hrs)
day 38Views of the Val D’Orcia reward as you walk to San Quirico d’Orcia (7hrs)
day 39A short walk to Castiglione d'Orcia (3hrs)
day 40Pass ancient towns, brooks and woods to Radicofani (6-7hrs)
day 41A long but rewarding walk to Acquapendente (7hrs)
day 42Descend to Bolsena (7.5hrs)
day 43Walk along the crest of hills to Montefiascone (5hrs)
day 44Continue to Viterbo (6hrs)
day 45Through Etruscan countryside to Vetralla (8hrs)
day 46Walk to Sutri via the tiny village of Capranica (7hrs)
day 47Walk across fields to Monterosi and on to Campagnano di Roma (7hrs)
day 48Follow country trails to La Giustiniana (7.5-8hrs)
day 49Final walk into Rome (5hrs)
day 50Trip concludes
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Customer Reviews
One of the most amazing, adventurous, challenging and exciting trips we've ever done. A must for your bucket list.
We walked the whole Italian Via Francigena and though it was sometimes challenging weather-wise it was a fabulous way to really see and experience Italy. The support and organisation through UTracks was excellent!
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