Via FrancigenaSan Miniato to Buonconvento
Walk over 118 km in 7 days, experiencing what is often considered the most beautiful stretch of the Tuscan Via Francigena. This 8-night journey, including a stay in Colle Val d’Elsa, takes you through rolling hills, medieval towns, and the breathtaking landscapes of Val d’Orcia.
From the Hills to the Timeless Beauty of Val d’Orcia
Starting in San Miniato, you’ll pass through some of Tuscany’s most iconic locations—San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, and Siena—before entering the scenic heart of Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO-listed landscape of endless rolling hills and picturesque villages.
A Well-Connected and Accessible Route
This section of the Via Francigena is not only stunning but also one of the most convenient. San Miniato is easily reached by train, and at the end of your journey, you can depart just as effortlessly from Buonconvento’s train station.
With carefully planned accommodations, luggage transfer, and full support, this journey allows you to experience the best of Tuscany at a comfortable and enjoyable pace.
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Walk the Via Francigena in good company
- Overnight stays in Single or Double room
- Luggage Transport each day Door to Door
- Our Maps
- Airport or Station Shuttle
- Local Tastings (All Inclusive Treatment)
- Dinners (All Inclusive / Half Board Treatment)
- Assistance every day from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm
We take care of everything!
A very intense Francigena walking trip, with many miles of walking in a beautiful path.
A highly variable route, with easier and shorter stages, and others with decent climbs and descents.
We always recommend a few days of rest along the way. The route is very well marked and has no objective difficulties.
Assistance along the way if you don’t want to walk we will take you to your next hotel.
Difficulty: 4/5
Arrival Airport: Pisa Airport or Florence Airport
Arrival Train Station: San Miniato
Departure Airport: Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport
Departure Train Station: Buonconvento
- 8 nights with bed and breakfast formula
- Luggage transport EVERY DAY from Hotel to Hotel
- Detailed route with our Original Virtual and Paper Maps
- Telephone support from 8:30 to 19:00
- Lunches
- Visits and entrances to Museums and Attractions
- Hotels Tourist Taxes
- Anything not specified under “Included”
On Demand
Transfer to reach the places of arrival and departure
Immediate assistance during the route (car transfers availables /payment on the spot)
In case of any cancellation of your booking, the following charges are expected:
More than 30 days before Departure date – deposit = 20%
29 – 20 days before Departure date – 30% of the total cost
19 – 15 days before Departure date – 50% of total cost
Less than 14 days before Departure date – 100% total of cost
Itinerary
DAY 1: Discovering San Miniato
Day 1
The Via Francigena from San Miniato is a beautiful walking trip
Immerse yourself in the Tuscany you’ve always seen in photos or documentaries, vineyards, hills, Italian food, wine … yes just like in a movie!
The route is very well marked and has no objective difficulties.
Assistance along the way if you don’t want to walk we will take you to your next hotel.
DAY 2: San Miniato to Gambassi Terme
DAY 2
San Miniato to Gambassi Terme Distance to Cover: 24 Km Walk Time: 6/7 hours
One of the most beautiful stages is the one that starts from San Miniato.
We walk along fascinating paths.
Crossing the hills of the Val d’Elsa, you admire castles, fortresses, hospitable, abbeys, until arriving at Gambassi Terme.
This town owes its name to a series of thermal waters that have flowed in this area since ancient times.
DAY 3: Gambassi Terme to San Gimignano
DAY 3
Gambassi Terme to San Gimignano Distance to Cover: 14 Km Walk Time: 4/5 hours
This stage runs on dirt roads for almost the entire route.
It passes through hills and vineyards as far as the eye can see and leads to San Gimigniano, one of the most charming villages in all of Tuscany.
With its 15 towers, San Gimignano is surrounded by 13th-century walls.
This village appears even more fascinating when reached from the Francigena.
DAY 4: San Gimignano to Colle Val d’Elsa
DAY 4
San Gimignano to Colle Val d’Elsa Distance to Cover: 13 Km Walk Time: 3/4 hours
Starting from San Giminiano, trails with gentle ascents and descents cross the valley of the Foci stream.
Walking along the beautiful Colle Val d’ELsa variant, you walk along the River in the protected Natural Park.
DAY 5: Colle Val d’Elsa to Monteriggioni
DAY 5
Colle Val d’Elsa to Monteriggioni Distance to Cover: 15 Km Walk Time: 4/5 hours
A very easy, and flat stage.
Through the paths you arrive at the Romanesque parish church of Santa Maria a Coneo, and after crossing the bridge over the Elsa you arrive at the Romanesque church of San Martino di Strove.
The stage ends by arriving at the beautiful Monteriggioni, a unique town enclosed in its walls and crown of towers and located atop a hill.
DAY 6: Monteriggioni to Siena
DAY 6
Monteriggioni to Siena Distance to Cover: 21 Km Walk Time: 5/6 hours
Just out of Monteriggioni a series of white roads lead to Cerbaia, an ancient medieval village now abandoned and then through the Renai woods.
Then you reach Siena, passing through Porta Camollia, a traditional place of access to the city for pilgrims traveling along the Via Francigena.
In Siena it is definitely important to visit the Duomo or Piazza del Campo where the famous Palio takes place.
DAY 7: Siena to Monteroni d’Arbia
DAY 7
Siena to Monteroni d’Arbia Distance to Cover: 18 Km Walk Time: 4/5 hours
Rest day in the beautiful Siena.
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DAY 8: Monteroni d’Arbia to Buonconvento
DAY 8
Monteroni d’Arbia to Buonconvento Distance to Cover: 13 Km Walk Time: 3/4 hours
After an initial flat stretch, climb the hills, on paths lined with beautiful cypress trees, and reach Buonconvento.
It is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.
I recommend visiting the corso where the clock tower is located, while on the facade of the town hall you can still see the 25 coats of arms of the as many Podestas who ruled Buonconvento until 1270.
Silver Package
Bed and Breakfast Formula
in 2-stars Hotel/B&B
Gold Package
Bed and Breakfast Formula
in 3-stars Hotel/Agritourism
Platinum Package
Bed and Breakfast Formula
in 4/5-stars Hotel/Agritourism
Services
Hotelsalong the paths
Single and Double Room package
with BB formula in Hotels,
B&B and Farmhouses along the path.
Triple Room package on request
(where available)
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