Stage 12 of 13 · Via Francigena: Tuscany Section

Agriturismo Cantagalli → Podere San Biagio

Distance
23.4 km
Ascent
+512 m
Descent
-571 m
Est. Time
5h 56m
Altitude
270–517 m
Type
point-to-point
⛰️ Rolling Hills

Mapped section

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This page covers the Tuscany relation from Sarzana to Centeno, not the complete Canterbury-to-Rome route.

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Flat (<5%) Gentle (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%)

Route briefing

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    Podere San Biagio

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23.4 km Distance512 m Climb5h 56m Est. time517 m High pointHARD Difficulty
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Start: Agriturismo Cantagalli

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End: Podere San Biagio

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Segment Breakdown

Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.

SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Agriturismo Cantagalli → km 7.8 (418m)
272–515m
7.8 km+211m / -271m2h 06m📉 Descending
km 7.8 (418m) → km 15.6 (334m)
334–436m
7.8 km+116m / -201m1h 54m📉 Descending
km 15.6 (334m) → Podere San Biagio
309–439m
7.8 km+168m / -78m1h 55m📈 Climbing
Total23.4 km+512m / -571m5h 56m

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Est. Finish Time
3h 35m
Calories
1,752 kcal
Water Needed
2.5 L
Effort Distance
31.3 km
flat-equivalent
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Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain
Unknown
Gradient coverage unavailable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
22 m/km
Moderate profile
↑ 512m ↓ 571m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown
Low gradient (91%) Easy Grade (9%)

Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.

Surface

≈57% paved · ≈43% unpaved
Mixed paved & unpaved

Estimated for the full route from the 64% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.

Current Conditions

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Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Via Francigena: Tuscany Section Stage 12: Agriturismo Cantagalli → Podere San Biagio is usually best from February to May and September to December. July to August are hot at low level.

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (270 m) and the highest point (517 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherMixedGoodGoodGoodGoodMixedPoorPoorGoodGoodGoodGood
High point, day / night8°/2°9°/2°12°/4°16°/7°20°/11°25°/15°28°/17°28°/17°23°/14°18°/11°13°/7°9°/3°
Low point, day / night9°/2°11°/3°14°/5°18°/8°22°/12°27°/15°30°/18°30°/18°25°/15°20°/11°14°/8°10°/3°
Rain, mm4453444953402230607710068
Snow at high pointFrostFrost––––––––––
Daylight9 h 2010 h 3011 h 5113 h 2114 h 3715 h 2015 h 0514 h12 h 3411 h 079 h 469 h 02

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

Exit routes not verified

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.

Mapped high point: 517 m, approximately 0.9 km along the route. This is not an assessment of the most remote or exposed point.

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 23.4 km, 512m ascent, max altitude 517.1m, ~6h duration.

Essential 4 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    3L hydration vest
    Estimated 3.0L; verify refill availability
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 2081 kcal burn
Recommended 3 items
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen
    Basic sun protection
  • 🧥
    Light rain jacket
    Weather changes fast in the mountains
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic

Logistics

This route runs from Agriturismo Cantagalli to Podere San Biagio (23.4 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Agriturismo Cantagalli
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Podere San Biagio
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Nearby Points of Interest

💧 Water Sources

  • Drinking Water 2.2 km off trail
  • Drinking Water 2.0 km off trail
  • Drinking Water 2.0 km off trail
  • Drinking Water 2.0 km off trail
  • Drinking Water 2.1 km off trail

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Route data from OpenStreetMap © contributors, licensed under ODbL. Updated 2026-04-01.