Walking Holidays Via Francigena - San Quirico d'Orcia to Montefiascone. Following in the footsteps of pilgrims from the Middle Ages this section of the Via Francigena begins in the heart of the Tuscan countryside and finishes in the medieval town of Montefiascone. Encounter small hamlets and villages atop conical hills and set within the distinctive undulating countryside.

The Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO protected landscape,is the scenary of this 7th week. A scenary like the ones represented on the Tuscany calendars: soft hills crested by ancient brick foarmhouses reacheable by cypress-lined, winding roads.

San Quirico is difficult to reach as it has no railway station. The nearest train station is Buonconvento, then there is a bus (few!). On request we can arrange for a private transfer.

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Daily start from February to November. Minimum persons: 2

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Anreise nach San Quirico. Mit dem Zug von z.B. Siena nach Buonconvento und mit dem Bus weiter nach Quirico.

- 7 nights in hotels, guest houses and farmhouses
- 7 x breakfast
- Rooms with shower and toilette
- Luggage transfer
- Tour book and maps per room
- Leaflets, information's about sights

You will find prices for additional services (like single room, dinner.) on the bottom of the first product page under "Additional services".

We do recommend to book a travel insurance and please check if you need a visa or anything else.

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Day 1 - Arrival in San Quirico d'Orcia
You can reach Buonconvento by half an hour train from Siena; the local bus will take you to San Quirico, though you may have to wait. At your hotel, a package will be waiting for you containing all the material you need for the week: The credential - The hotels and meals vouchers - the detailed road books and waterproof GPS maps with a container and a map holder for the route.

Day 2 - San Quirico - Sant' Antimo -Distance 14 km Walking time: 4h
Because St Antimo abbey is one of the most beautiful places in Tuscany, we decided to walk an older version of the Francigena that doesn't bypass it.. The route from San Quirico is entirely unpaved and partly on trails. It offers beautiful views of the Ripa d'Orcia castle and of the Orcia gorge. The last stretch climbs steadily among the Brunello vineyards.

Day 3 - Sant' Antimo - Rocca d' Orcia - Distance:19km Walking time:5h30
There are trails which climb to the ridge overlooking the Orcia valley however, depending on the season you may prefer the asphalt road as they are muddy and the "Crete" mud is a sticky clay. The view from the ridge is amazing and the small hamlet where you spend the night is charming.

Day 4 - Rocca d' Orcia - Radicofani - Distance: 28km Walking time:6h30
You cannot avoid the last climb on tarmac to Radicofani, one of the most important stops on the Francigena . In the shade of its imposing Tetennano fortress it offers one of the most powerful landscapes of the whole route.

Day 5 - Radicofani - Proceno - Distance: 25km Walking time: 5h3
Partly unpaved to Ponte a Rigo partly paved on secondary roads and beautiful landscape. This high road overlooking the Cassia was the official way before the 16th century when the Bridge over the Paglia river was built. convince the lady of the house to give you a tour of Proceno castle.

Day 6 - Proceno - Bolsena - Distance : 29,7km Walking time: 6h3
The main interest is the scenery once you come in view of the lake. Stop to visit the Basilica del Santo Sepolcro, The St Christina church in Bolsena built in memory of the miracle that is at the origin of the catholic celebrationl of "Corpus Domini".

Day 7 - Bolsena - Montefiascone - Distance 17km Walking time:4h0
A short day along a route that offers nice views of the lake from the sourrounding hills.Possible detour : Civita di Bagnoregio, a spectacular ghost town perched on crumbling high cliff . A UNESCO protected site

Day 8 - End of our service

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Supplement Dinner, 5 x		Persons
Via Francigena 7: Walking Tours from San Quirico d'Oricia to Montefiascone		Single rooms