Tuscany

Hiking the Via Francigena: Italy’s Camino

Hiking the Via Francigena: Italy’s Camino

We came to Italy to hike a “different camino” - the Via Francigena. Since the 7th century, a passable route across Europe was important to allow for trade, invasions and more. The Italian route crossed the Apennines, followed the Magra Valley and then turned away from the coast towards Lucca - our starting point for this long distance hike across Tuscany.