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M. Crocefisso Massaciuccoli Padule di Fucecchio l ENG s Tuscany Stories and places along the Via Francigena in Tuscany STEP BY STEP BETWEEN VISIT THE FORTS AND ENJOY THE HOSPITALITY VERSILIA AND THE APUAN PIAZZAS OF THE CITY OF THE VILLAGES IN THE ALPS OF ART PLAIN OF LUCCA Central-North Central-North s l Francigena Fucecchio Padule di Padule Massaciuccoli Toscana Set off for a walk in the heart of viafrancigena.visittuscany.com The Via Francigena in Tuscany is... the ancient European route. An extraordinary millennia-old path to Download the Mountains History map of the be followed on foot, by bike or astride Via Francigena The access point is the Passo della Cisa which On the tracks of the Middle Ages and the Re- a horse… in Tuscany marks the highest point at 1,041 metres above naissance… The ancient pilgrimage route sea level. Between mule tracks and pathways, played an important role as trade and military the northwards stretch is accompanied by ex- route as testified by the abbeys, castles, forts traordinary views of the Tuscan-Emilian Ap- and towers met along the way. We walk on the ennine mountains and the Apuan Alps. This footsteps of history, staying in hostels where The stats journey offers a rewarding journey in luxuriant the Knights of Tau, the ancient religious knight- green valleys of significant naturalistic interest. ly order, provided accommodation to pilgrims. Massa Pistoia Prato Nature Spirituality Carrara Lucca 380 This walk is a harmonious balance of cities of The walk is lent a spiritual dimension by the Firenze km art, villages and the open countryside. The mid- hundreds of places of worship found along the M. Crocefisso M. Pisa dle stretch of the Tuscan itinerary, in particular, way. The wooden statue of the Volto Santo and the bas-relief “labyrinth” of Lucca’s cathedral Livorno Arezzo offers a hilly green landscape alternating woods and streams, pastures and cultivated fields, ol- are iconic witnesses. The landscapes passing 39 by southwards give the journey a mystic air: the ive groves and vineyards. The fruits of the land Siena give the flavour to the oenogastronomical spe- “moonscapes” of the Crete Senesi, the magic of Cinquale councils cialties that await to nourish the traveller. the Val d’Orcia and the climb to Radicofani. Grosseto 15 legs The “Credenziale” Finding your way This is the "passport" pilgrims carry with It is rather difficult to get lost on the Franci- Massa them step by step along the route. Each gena. Firstly because of the signposts: The footpath stamp on the Credential from hostels, eat- the route is marked by signposts with the eries, tourist offices and parishes will testify pilgrim symbol on; the trail signs and red km km to your walk and above all become an indeli- and white boundary stones direct you on 1. Passo della Cisa > Pontremoli 21.7 9. San Miniato > Gambassi Terme 24.0 ble souvenir of your journey. If you complete your way. Before starting, it is a good idea 32.5 13.4 at least the final 100km by foot or 200km by to download the itinerary from one of the T 2. Pontremoli > Aulla 10. Gambassi Terme > San Gimignano bike, the Credential will allow you to receive official sites so you can view the track on 3. Aulla > Sarzana 17.5 11. San Gimignano > Monteriggioni 31.0 the Testimonium once you arrive in Rome. your smartphone. Finding your way is easy 4. Sarzana > Massa 29.3 12. Monteriggioni > Siena 18.9 The Credential means pilgrims can receive thanks to the signposts and digital tracking, 5. Massa > Camaiore 26.0 13. Siena > Ponte d’Arbia 25.8 a discount in associated hostels and be wel- but you can further enrich your experience F 6. Camaiore > Lucca 23.8 14. Ponte d’Arbia > San Quirico d’Orcia 26.1 comed in “a donativo” accommodation that by asking for directions and advice from the merely asks for a small offer. inhabitants of the Francigena lands. 7. Lucca > Altopascio 18.5 15. San Quirico d’Orcia > Radicofani 32.3 8. Altopascio > San Miniato 29.0 Canterbury Three legs to discover, step by step, cathedrals. The third is immersed in the Calais Francigena the places and territories of the Cen- Piana di Lucca between the villages of Reims tre-North Aggregation of the Tuscan Via the councils of Capannori, Porcari, Mon- Francigena. The first leg crosses Versi- tecarlo, Altopascio and Ponte Buggi- Saint-Maurice lia, from its breath-taking valleys to the anese, wandering amongst churches, aq- Fidenza Toscana slopes of the Apuan Alps. The next leg ueducts and hostels of ancient tradition; winds through the Lucchesia inlands all famous are the “hospitals” founded by Roma M. S. Angelo the way to the jewel of art and culture: the Knights of Tau and the Medici family. the city of Lucca whose Renaissance S. Maria di Leuca Central-North walls preserve enchanting basilicas and Pasquilio S. Gemignano Massa Levigliani Fornovolasco Montignoso Bagni Casabasciana Azzano di Lucca Terrinca Crasciana Cardoso Ponte A12 Fabbiano Fornoli Brandeglio Casa di Monte Retignano a Serraglio Pontito SS1 Stiappa Pontestazzemese Fabbriche Lanciole Calamecca Strettoia Seravezza Stazzema di Vallico Crespole Ripa Vetriano SS12 M. Matanna Pascoso Colognora Borgo Castelvecchio Vallecchia Pomezzana 1318 di Pescaglia Serra a Mozzano Pistoiese Pozzi Cinquale Querceta Villa a Roggio Sorana Capriglia Pescaglia Gello Boveglio Ponterosso Casoli Pietrasanta Villabuona Piegaio- -Alto Vellano Forte Metato M. Prana Trebbio dei Marmi 1218 Convalle -Basso Valdottavo M. Crocefisso Fiano Torre Marliana SS1 Camaiore 997 Capornano Loppeglia Pizzorna Pietrabuona Domazzano Vinchiana Botticino Marina di Torcigliano Villa Capezzano Bozzano Basilica Pietrasanta Pianore Sesto A12 Nocchi di Moriano Matraia Massa Montemagno S. Martino in Freddana Ponte a Moriano Piano di Mommio S. Pancrazio Valpromaro Uzzano Saltocchio Collodi Pescia SR 439 S. Cassiano Tofori Castello Stiava Gualdo di Moriano Piazzano Marlia Ponte all'Abate Margine Coperta S. Lorenzo S. Allucio Lido di Moriano Segromigno in Monte S. Lucia Fibbialla Montecatini T. SS12 S. Colombano di Camaiore Mutigliano o Camigliano i Veneri Borgo h S. Pietro a Buggiano c Camigliano r a Vico Gallo e Lammari S. Gemma Traversagna Via Francigena S S. Cassiano Forone . Segromigno Massarosa F a Vico Viareggio S. Alessio in Piano SR 435 Molin A11 Via Nova Farneta Lunata Nuovo Alternative route Monte S. Santissima S. Salvatore Casabianca Maggiano Quirico Annunziata Bozzano Rughi Montecarlo Chiesanuova Albinatico Hostel Water S. Maria Nave Tempagnano Quiesa a Colle S. Angelo di Lunata Ponte Nozzano Chiesina HotelHotel Food S. Pietro Montuolo in Campo Marginone Buggianese Massaciuccoli Lucca Capannori Paganico Porcari Uzzanese T Lago di Nozzano Castello Old town Farm holiday Meati Massaciuccoli Balbano A11 Cerasomma Gattaiola Badia Anchione Torre del Lago Pozzeveri Landscape Things to see Puccini Ripafratta A11 Padule di Marina SS1 Spianate di Vecchiano Filettole Guamo Altopascio Fucecchio F Restaurant Doctor S. Leonardo in Treponzio S. Ginese A12 Molina di Compito C A11 Coselli Massa Macinaia a Church Camping site di Quosa n SS12 S. Giusto SR 439 a Villa Campanile le Vorno di Compito R Bed & Avane Rigoli o Transport g Breakfast Vecchiano S. Andrea i Nodica Pontasserchio di Compito o Orentano S. Maria Pieve Pilgrim passport stamping Pappiana di Compito Galleno F del Giudice . Orzignano M S Arena S. Andrea Colle di e e Metato a Pescaiola rc o Compito i h Migliarino Ruota i S. Giuliano T. n a o Pisano t Gello e M. Serra Staffoli b Scale 1:185.000 P 917 r Asciano i e Madonna s a n dell'Acqua o C Ponte a Cappiano Castelmaggiore Tavolaia e 0 5 km Agnano L Buti Pisa Calci Cascine di Buti Fucecchio Leg 26 Massa - Camaiore 25,9 km Leg 27 Camaiore - Lucca 23,8 km Leg 28 Lucca - Altopascio 18,5 km 400 400 400 Castello di 300 300 Montemagno 300 Aghinolfi Valpromaro 200 200 200 Badia Ponte Massa Pietrasanta Camaiore Camaiore Lucca Capannori Porcari Pozzeveri Altopascio Buggianese 100 100 100 Lucca 0 0 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Comune di Seravezza Comune di Massarosa Comune di Capannori Comune di Altopascio Via Francigena Pro Loco Turistica Info Point Comune IAT Capannori Info Point Comune Entry Point - Museum Via Corrado del Greco 11 Rotonda G. Mazzini Piazza Aldo Moro 1 Piazza Garibaldi 10 Via dei Bacchettoni 8 Lucca +39 0584 757325 fraz. 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[email protected] Piazza Curtatone +39 0583 211884 Piazza Santuario 1 comune.pietrasanta.lu.it +39 0583 442213 [email protected] +39 0572 93211 [email protected] [email protected] Comune di Camaiore Comune di Montecarlo comune.ponte-buggianese.pt.it Here you can IAT Vecchia Porta San Donato Municipality Pro Loco request and receive Piazzale Verdi Piazza San Bernardino da Siena 1 Via Roma 7 your Pilgrim’s +39 0583 583150 +39 0584 986272 +39 0583 228881 Credential [email protected] [email protected] turismo.lucca.it [email protected] comune.camaiore.lu.it comune.montecarlo.lu.it Pietrasanta Massarosa Canonici Regolari Altopascio Ponte Casa Diocesana La Rocca Ostello Parrocchiale Lateranensi Hostal Badia Buggianese Via della Rocca 10 Casa del Pellegrino Via San Nicolao 76 Via della Chiesa 331 1311522 Ostello Dogana del +39 0584 793094 loc.