Stage 1 of 13 · Via Francigena: Tuscany Section
Sarzana → Viale Stazione/Via Alfieri
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Start
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Sarzana
Start
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24.5 km remaining
+275 m remaining
Water
1.4 km
Drinking Water
Water
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23.1 km remaining
+263 m remaining
Water
1.4 km
Drinking Water
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About 19 min in
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+263 m remaining
Water
2.1 km
Drinking Water
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+263 m remaining
Water
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Drinking Water
Water
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+263 m remaining
Water
2.6 km
Drinking Water
Water
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About 36 min in
21.9 km remaining
+263 m remaining
Finish
24.5 km
Viale Stazione/Via Alfieri
Finish
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Getting Here
San Lazzaro (bus stop)
1726m from trailhead · ~21 min walk
Getting Out
Viale Stazione/Via Alfieri (bus stop)
662m from trail end · ~8 min walk
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sarzana → km 8.2 (3m) 2–67m | 8.2 km | +21m / -73m | 1h 43m | 📉 Descending |
km 8.2 (3m) → km 16.3 (140m) 3–140m | 8.2 km | +158m / -21m | 1h 55m | 📈 Climbing |
km 16.3 (140m) → Viale Stazione/Via Alfieri 51–207m | 8.1 km | +110m / -181m | 1h 55m | 📉 Descending |
| Total | 24.5 km | +275m / -259m | 5h 34m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
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Surface
Estimated for the full route from the 64% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.
Current Conditions
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Via Francigena: Tuscany Section Stage 1: Sarzana → Viale Stazione/Via Alfieri is usually best from September to May. July to August are hot at low level.
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (sea level) and the highest point (208 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Poor | Poor | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| High point, day / night | 9°/1° | 10°/1° | 13°/4° | 17°/7° | 22°/11° | 26°/15° | 29°/17° | 29°/17° | 24°/13° | 19°/10° | 13°/6° | 10°/2° |
| Low point, day / night | 10°/2° | 12°/3° | 15°/5° | 18°/8° | 23°/12° | 27°/16° | 30°/18° | 30°/18° | 26°/15° | 20°/11° | 15°/7° | 11°/4° |
| Rain, mm | 111 | 98 | 95 | 90 | 73 | 52 | 28 | 40 | 94 | 162 | 171 | 131 |
| Snow at high point | Frost | Frost | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Daylight | 9 h 14 | 10 h 27 | 11 h 50 | 13 h 24 | 14 h 43 | 15 h 28 | 15 h 12 | 14 h 04 | 12 h 35 | 11 h 05 | 9 h 41 | 8 h 55 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.
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Safety & Bailouts
We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.
Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 24.5 km, 275m ascent, max altitude 207.9m, ~6h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestEstimated 2.8L; verify refill availability
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 1948 kcal burn
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
Logistics
This route runs from Sarzana to Viale Stazione/Via Alfieri (24.5 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚏 Transit stops along this stage
- 🚌 San Lazzaro km 1.4 · 654m off trail
- 🚌 Ponte Isolone km 1.4 · 1.3 km off trail
- 🚌 Direzione Est Paradiso km 9.5 · 855m off trail
- 🚌 Direzione Mare Gianpaoli km 11.1 · 177m off trail
- 🚌 Stadio km 14.6 · 625m off trail
- 🚌 Carrara San Ceccardo km 16.8 · 624m off trail
- 🚌 Bergiola km 21.9 · 1.3 km off trail
- 🚌 Viale Stazione/Via Alfieri km 24.4 · 449m off trail
🛖 Shelters
- Shelter km 7.7 · 1.8 km off trail
- Shelter km 21.9 · 749m off trail
- Shelter km 24.2 · 1.5 km off trail
- Shelter km 24.4 · 2.0 km off trail
- Shelter km 24.5 · 1.1 km off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Drinking Water km 1.4 · 832m off trail
- Drinking Water km 1.4 · 711m off trail
- Drinking Water km 2.1 · On trail
- Drinking Water km 2.6 · 956m off trail
- Drinking Water km 2.6 · 1.5 km off trail
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