The line is OpenStreetMap's mapping of the route (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), via Waymarked Trails, with heights from a 30 m terrain model. Check the current official route before a long trip: diversions and permitted paths change. See the source.
The trail
The Tuscan heart of the old pilgrim road to Rome, from the walls of Lucca to Siena by Altopascio, San Miniato, Gambassi Terme, the towers of San Gimignano and the walled hamlet of Monteriggioni. Much of it is on quiet lanes, white gravel roads and field tracks through vineyards and olive groves, with pilgrim hostels and rooms in every stage town; spring and autumn are best, as midsummer is hot and shadeless.
Stages
A suggested split into 6 days of about 23 km (14 mi). Each day ends at the town or village on the way nearest to an equal share of the distance, or at a hotel or hostel where there is none. These are not the official stages: check where you can stay before you book.
- Day 1 Lucca to Altopascio 18.2 km · 18.2 km from the start
- Day 2 Altopascio to San Miniato 28 km · 47 km from the start
- Day 3 San Miniato to Gambassi Terme 24 km · 71 km from the start
- Day 4 Gambassi Terme to San Gimignano 13.6 km · 84 km from the start
- Day 5 San Gimignano to Monteriggioni 31 km · 115 km from the start
- Day 6 Monteriggioni to Siena 20 km · 135 km from the start
Start and finish
Start: near Lucca, Tuscany. 43.84262, 10.50468
Finish: near Siena, Tuscany. 43.31914, 11.33125
Places to stay
Rooms in the towns and villages along the way:
- Lucca, Tuscany · The start Booking.com → Expedia →
- Altopascio, Lucca · After day 1 Booking.com → Expedia →
- San Miniato, Pisa · After day 2 Booking.com → Expedia →
- Gambassi Terme, Florence · After day 3 Booking.com → Expedia →
- San Gimignano, Siena · After day 4 Booking.com → Expedia →
- Monteriggioni, Siena · After day 5 Booking.com → Expedia →
- Siena, Tuscany · The finish Booking.com → Expedia →
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Paths change, and the weather decides the day. The line comes from the source named under the map and the heights from a terrain model, so treat the figures as a guide. Check for diversions before you go, take a map, check the forecast, and turn back if it isn't right.
