The Francigena Way in Tuscany
The most beautiful and fascinating hikes in the whole of Italy is the Via Francigena! An ancient pilgrims road that reaches Southern England to Rome.
Already before 1000 AC, pilgrims walked from the peninsula, they came to the great Roman Empire from the most distant regions.
Relaxation, nature and freedom are the keywords of this exclusive stroll. Among cypresses and mountain paths, countryside beauty and roads free of cars… A dream! Immerse among green hills of the beautiful Val d’orcia – UNESCO heritage site of Tuscany – leaving your mind wander and poetry conquer your heart.
It doesn’t matter where you start from and it doesn’t matter is you are not a famous hiker. The Via Francigena is for everyone! It leads to the eternal city: ROME.
Francigena Way (Via Frnacigena) by foot and by bike
The ideal period:
The ideal months for this spiritual or sportive adventure are:
- In spring: April, May and June (find out the Special Offer in Spring at our relais hotel)
- In autumn: September, October and early November (find out the Special Offer in Autumn at our relais hotel)
The summer months are hot and walking is therefore more difficult. Despite this, many lovers of holidays marked by nature’s rythm take advantage of the beautiful and long lasting days to discover Italy and the Via Francigena on foot or by bike.
Bike Trail of the Via Francigena
The winding roads are pleasant to travel by bike and E-bike, serenely, ride the white roads of the Tuscan hills.
The CicloVia Francigena is signposted from the Colle del Gran San Bernardo and up to Rome with adhesive strips and white-blue arrows as well as the writtings “CicloVia Francigena” and/or the pilgrim symbol surrounded by a bicycle wheel. Easy!
In total you will find 23 bike stops of an average of about 50 kilometers (30 miles) each.
The bicycle trail includes numerous secondary roads with little traffic. Instead, the pedestrian path favors dirt roads.
Trail Map
The official website of the Via Francigena offers an interactive map with the main routes.
To be find here and to enjoy by bike and by foot.
Via Francigena in Bagno Vignoni
The Relais Osteria dell’Orcia is located along Stage 36 of the Via Francigena.
This stretch of the Via Francigena that passes in front of our entrance is a classic starting point, as well as the ideal stop for walkers and cyclists. The Via Francigena and the CicloVia Francigena meet right here, in Bagno Vignoni!
For those who love to try an exciting and unforgettable adventure, in the vibrant heart of Tuscany and near Siena. Find here the map of this stretch.
Those who walk the Via Francigena, enjoying doing so the Val d’Orcia, you will pass through the medieval village of Vignoni Alto, but also by Bagno Vignoni itself, a spa center of great charm, as well as the historic center of our Castiglione d’Orcia and Rocca d’Orcia.
Continuing our way towards Rome, it becomes impossible to resist the temptation to climb to the fortress of Radicofani. From there you can admire a panorama that is worth all the steep street made to get there. The Via Francigena offers a show that invites every traveler to conquer their heart in what appears to be a paradise.
This experience in Val d’Orcia will give everyone a few days with a sense of authenticity and freedom from the fast and demanding world. At the fondation of a different kind of holiday, relaxing and in complete freedom, to try absolutely!
The official Mobile App is free !
The App for iOS and Android allows GPS navigation along the entire route of the Via Francigena,
more than 2200 km.
The maps and the descriptions of the stages can work in the absence of internet coverage.
Download the Via Francigena App here!
In addition, the Via Francigena allows you to discover and learn about beautiful landscapes, history and nature, but also to make new friends. With those new travel companions you can share thoughts in a suggestive and exclusive atmosfere. At the end of your day, rest in an oasis of peace such as the Relais Osteria dell’Orcia.
If you look for a restaurant to restore yourself after a long trail along the Via Francigena you can try our restaurant in Bagno Vignoni.
We are ready to welcome you and give you every suggestion to walk on the Via Francigena, recommending itineraries and places to visit.
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