Via Francigena: Fidenza to Tuscany

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Follow the Via Francigena, the Italian Camino, over the Appenines, through ancient towns and into the Tuscan Hills
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Stage 4 of the Via Francigena in Italy
    • Admiring the Cathedral of Fidenza
    • Walking through the woods and valleys of the Apennine range
    • Rambling through well preserved medieval villages
    • Sampling the excellent local food and wine
    • Climbing to the top of Mount Valoria on the border between Emilia and Tuscany

What's this trip about?

    Follow the Via Francigena, the Italian Camino, over the Appenines, through ancient towns and into the Tuscan Hills

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

Attractions

  • Parma

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Independent

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Arrive Fidenza

Make your own way to Fidenza and your hotel. Fidenza is a town rich in art and culture. Here you can admire the Cathedral and its portals that narrate the life of Saint Domninus. In the evening you can walk along the paved streets in the old town, and celebrate the start of your trip with an aperitivo in the Piazza del Municipio.

Day 2 Hilly walk, passing historic monuments en route to Medesano, transfer to hotel (6hrs)

Begin your walk with a section that takes you up and over the Parma Hills and will show you many monuments of historical importance, including the Pieve di Cabriolo. The Pieve is dedicated to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, and has a mysterious history th...

Day 3 Transfer Sant’Andrea Bagni to Medesano and walk to Bardone (7 hrs)

The day starts with a short transfer that will take you back to Medesano; from there, continuing among the Parma hills, you will cross the river Taro to arrive at Fornovo, where we recommend a visit of the cathedral, to admire the alarming bas-reliefs of its facade. C...

Day 4 A long walk through small villages to Berceto (7hrs)

Today's walk is demanding but the beautiful views and villages you pass will reward your efforts. You will tackle a climb that brings you to Casola Castle, before continuing up and down through conifer woods en route to Cassio. From Cassio you will follow a stone path...

Day 5 Cross the Cisa Pass to Previde, transfer to Pontremoli, (5hrs)

Another climb awaits you this morning as you head towards the Cisa Pass. At first you'll walk along mule tracks, then country roads and finally along asphalted roads. The last part of today's walk has stunning panoramic views over the Lunigiana to Mount Valdoria. Fina...

Day 6 Walk through villages and past stone houses to Pontremoli (3hrs)

This morning there is a transfer back to Previde to continue your walk. Today's walk is short with some surprises in store. Leaving Previde you will walk along long sections of path surrounded by nature, through characteristic villages such as Groppadalosio with its m...

Day 7 Trip concludes

The trip concludes in Pontremoli after breakfast. If you want to stay an extra night, please ask for our rates, or you can continue along the Francigena Way to Lucca.

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Price per day$131
Last Updated: 3/5/2025
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Requirements
MODERATE – GRADE 3 This is a moderate grade walk along paths that are well defined and clearly marked and sometimes paved. You should be an experienced walker and be able to walk for up to 7 hours a day in hot sun on dusty and stony tracks. There are some steep hills, and the terrain is mountainous at times. The whole itinerary is well-marked by the official signs of the Via Francigena. A reasonable level of fitness is required. As with all of our trips it is important that you are well prepared. We suggest that you undertake regular exercise – swimming, cycling, and jogging, two to three times a week for three months prior to your departure. Daypack, wet weather gear, good walking boots / shoes, water bottle and sun protection. A comprehensive gear list is included in the pre-departure information provided on booking.,
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