Cycle the Full Via Francigena - Aosta to Rome
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Highlights
- Cycling the full Via Francigena on an ebike from the Great St Bernard Pass on the Swiss-Italian border to the eternal city of Rome
- Discovering Piedmont’s unique landscape with its fairytale-like castles and vineyards
- Delighting in the local delicacies and visiting the foodie-haven of Parma
- Enjoying stunning views of hilltop villages, open valleys, cypress woods and olive groves in Tuscany
- Exploring the historic ruins and villages along the way
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Make your own way to Aosta, a Roman valley town surrounded by the Alps. Here you can contemplate the history of the region in the silence of the cloisters of Sant'Orso, or visit the impressive Roman theatre. We recommend taking an afternoon stroll through the alleyways of the town centre, admiring the high mountain peaks visible over the house roofs.
This morning a transfer will take you to the jagged peaks of the St Bernard Pass, the gateway to the Via Francigena. It was here that Saint Bernard built the first pilgrims' hospice and is where your descent back to Aosta starts. Today's ride is an exhilarating downhi...
Today you continue cycling across the Aosta valley, following a cycle path that runs along the river Dora. En route you will pass castles and vineyards including the enchanting Saint Germain castle, with its imposing tower which once served as a defence tower for the ...
Today you enter the region of Piedmont and the alpine scenery will give way to gentle hills. As you make your way towards Roppolo the ascents will become less and less challenging. The cycle route alternates through forest trails and typical towns such as Ivrea, with ...
The route today will take you past rice fields. If you are travelling during April or May the fields are flooded, which creates an interesting landscape. The cycling is easy and enjoyable. You will detour from the Via Francigena to visit the Bosca della Participanza (...
Today you will cross the fertile plains of the Po river valley, leaving behind Vercelli, the vast rice fields and the Piedmont region. As you reach the Ticino river you will enter the Lombardy region, and the town of Vigevano. During the Renaissance period Ludovico Sf...
Today you will follow the Ticino river, one of the most important rivers in Italy, enjoying the beauty of the green and wild nature of the river bank. If the weather is good you may even wish to sunbathe on the beaches or meadows near the river. If you're lucky you ma...
Today you will travel through the flood plains of the basso Pavese, with its typical flood terraces. Cycle along the Po river until you arrive in Piacenza, where you enter the Emilia Romagna region. This land is famous for its hospitality, fabulous food and wine. Here...
The route towards Parma, whilst long, is quiet and flat. Along the way we suggest visiting the Cistercian abbey of Chiaravalle della Colomba, where you can admire the carved wooden interiors of the church or stand in thought for a few minutes in the silence of the clo...
The cycle today is quite demanding, but is also rich in beauty. Along the way you will pass the villages of Bardone and Terenzo, with their ancient churches. From here an ascent leads to Cassio, where a brief descent tricks you into believing that you have reached you...
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An easy and flat cycle today will lead you from the walls of Lucca to the old town centre of Altopascio. On the way you will pass through the Badia di Pozzeveri, where ancient pilgrims once stopped to rest and pray. Don't miss your chance to sample the local bread her...
A demanding but unique section awaits you today. From San Miniato you descend to the bottom of Val d’Elsa and then later ascend towards Gambassi Terme, where you will be able to cross the threshold of the Pieve di Chianni, where the Arcibishop Sigeric slept on his way...
From San Gimignano you continue, up and down, through the Tuscan hills to Colle Val d’Elsa, a timeless Tuscan village with a charming old town centre and narrow alleyways winding through its stone walls. The route continues through one of the most beautiful sections o...
The cycle today over the Crests of the Val d’Arbia offers unforgettable views. Start the day riding along the typical dirt roads of Siena, pedaling as far as the fortified village of Lucignano, with its fine church. At the gates of Monteroni d’Arbia you can admire the...
Today your journey continues with fabulous views of the Val D’Orcia. Just beyond San Quirico you will enter a timeless world, visiting Vignoni Alto. You can also enjoy a reinvigorating dip in the thermal waters of Bagno Vignoni. Test your strength with a short but dem...
From Radicofani you will head towards one of the most exciting sections of the Via Francigena, leaving the Fortress behind you and travelling along the old Via Cassia, surrounded by scenery of infinite hills dominated by Monte Amiata. You can visit the Romanesque cryp...
Today you will cycle through woods and olive groves, on a route that will offer constant views of the lake. Cross an area famous for the production of extra virgin olive oil, which we recommend sampling on a piece of fragrant local bread. Arrive in Montefiascone, wher...
From Viterbo the journey continues towards Vetralla. This is Etrurian territory, stomping ground of the ancient Etruscans, who left their mark in tomb cities throughout the region. Just outside Vetralla there are some fascinating necropoli. Continue pedaling through t...
From Sutri you will cycle towards Campagnano and then Formello. During today's ride you will pass the Mount Gelato waterfalls, where you can stop for an invigorating dip (weather permitting). Continuing along the panoramic road of the Veio Nature Park will bring you t...
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Arrangements conclude after breakfast. Extra nights can be arranged in Rome on request.
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