Stage 1 of 13 · Via Francigena
Start → Viale Stazione/Via Alfieri
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
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Start → km 10.9 (5m) 1–73m | 10.9 km | +62m / -113m | 2h 20m | 📉 Descending |
km 10.9 (5m) → km 17.7 (173m) 2–178m | 6.8 km | +214m / -45m | 1h 44m | 📈 Climbing |
km 17.7 (173m) → Viale Stazione/Via Alfieri 45–208m | 6.7 km | +99m / -204m | 1h 36m | 📉 Descending |
| Total | 24.5 km | +275m / -260m | 5h 41m |
Pace & Fuel Calculator
Adjust your flat 10K pace to see personalized finish time, calorie burn, and hydration needs.
Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.
Surface Breakdown
Current Conditions
Conditions for June
✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in June. Trail conditions expected to be clear.
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 needed
- 🍫 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 Start 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
- Sarzana 2.9 km off trail
- Paghezzana 2.2 km off trail
- Direzione Sarzana Bivio Paghezzana km 0.4 · 2.1 km off trail
- Direzione Fosdinovo Bivio Paghezzana km 0.4 · 2.1 km off trail
- Direzione Fosdinovo La Maestà km 0.4 · 2.0 km off trail
- Direzione Sarzana La Maestà km 0.4 · 2.0 km off trail
- Fosdinovo km 0.4 · 4.9 km off trail
- Direzione Sarzana Casalecchio km 0.4 · 2.0 km 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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