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Day 1: Arrival in Lucca
Once in Lucca take a walk on the oval-shaped town walls, visit the Duomo not forgetting “il Volto Santo” an impressive, wooden sculpture created by Nicodemus, that arrived in Lucca by miracle on a boat without sailors, as the legend goes.
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Distance 17,1 km (walking time 4.30 h)
Day 2: Lucca to Altopascio
Walking day on flat ground, which was once dangerous because of marshes and bandits and now a densely populated area.
Pieve di Capannori, Badia Pozzeveri are some of the historical and religious monuments that is possible to visit during this day.
Type of route: almost entirely unpaved
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Distance 29 km (walking time 7.30 h)
Day 3: Altopascio to San Miniato Alto
There is a short stretch of medieval original pavement. To see along the way : Ponte a Cappiano (bridge built by Cosimo de’ Medici, XVI sec.) – San Miniato Alto. To make it shorter and avoid a not so nice stretch, you can catch a bus.
Type of route: dirt roads or secondary asphalt and a strech of original paved route.
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Distance 24,5 Km
Day 4: San Miniato to Gambassi
After the first 6 km of trafficless asphalt, the whole itinerary is on unpaved roads or trails. The oak woods of the initial part give away to vineyards in the second part. Along the road you can visit two interesting churches, Pieve di Coiano and S. Maria a Chianni just before arriving in Gambassi.
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Distance 13,5 Km
Day 5: Gambassi to San Gimignano
A short day among Chianti vineyards to allow for time in the town of towers, one of the most famous places in Tuscany. it is pleasant to see the town in the evening or early morning when the busloads of tourists have not yet invaded it.
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Distance 14,2 Km
Day 6: San Gimignano to Colle Val d'Elsa
The day takes in a very varied and mix of rural Tuscan landscapes.
A fairly long day in a beautiful landscape.
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Distance 16,8 Km
Day 7: Colle Val d'Elsa to Monteriggioni
A gentle walk through woods and open fields, with beautiful views over the rolling Tuscan hills. Along the way, the ancient village of Strove and the Romanesque church of Badia a Coneo are worth a short stop. The final stretch offers a stunning view of Monteriggioni’s crown of towers. The 'clou' of the day? Sitting on the medieval walls with a cool drink, imagining knights on horseback riding through the gate
Type of route: almost entirely unpaved
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Distance 17,1 Km
Day 8: Monteriggioni - Siena
A scenic walk through oak woods and quiet country lanes, with cypress trees lining the path. You’ll pass old farmhouses and perhaps meet a pilgrim or two. Approaching Siena, the towers appear suddenly on the horizon — a thrilling sight after the calm of the countryside. The 'clou' of the day? Entering Siena through Porta Camollia, just like medieval travelers once did
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Day 9: End our service
See you next year to walk together the next stage