Stage 2 of 13 · Via Francigena: Tuscany Section
Viale Stazione/Via Alfieri → P.za Romboni
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Viale Stazione/Via Alfieri
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Finish
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P.za Romboni
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Getting Here
Viale Stazione/Via Alfieri (bus stop)
662m from trailhead · ~8 min walk
Getting Out
P.za Romboni (bus stop)
266m from trail end · ~3 min walk
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Viale Stazione/Via Alfieri → km 8.8 (123m) 40–229m | 8.8 km | +222m / -170m | 2h 15m | 📈 Climbing |
km 8.8 (123m) → km 17.5 (24m) 12–123m | 8.8 km | +40m / -139m | 1h 55m | 📉 Descending |
km 17.5 (24m) → P.za Romboni 12–99m | 8.7 km | +132m / -114m | 2h 03m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
| Total | 26.3 km | +391m / -420m | 6h 15m |
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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 2: Viale Stazione/Via Alfieri → P.za Romboni is usually best from September to October and December to May. July to August are hot at low level; November is the wettest.
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (11 m) and the highest point (230 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 | Mixed | Good |
| High point, day / night | 10°/2° | 11°/2° | 14°/5° | 17°/7° | 22°/11° | 26°/15° | 29°/17° | 29°/17° | 24°/14° | 19°/11° | 14°/7° | 11°/3° |
| Low point, day / night | 11°/3° | 12°/3° | 15°/5° | 18°/8° | 23°/12° | 27°/16° | 30°/18° | 30°/18° | 26°/15° | 20°/11° | 15°/7° | 11°/4° |
| Rain, mm | 121 | 117 | 114 | 112 | 86 | 68 | 37 | 48 | 122 | 196 | 217 | 168 |
| Snow at high point | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Daylight | 9 h 14 | 10 h 27 | 11 h 50 | 13 h 24 | 14 h 43 | 15 h 27 | 15 h 11 | 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 26.3 km, 391m ascent, max altitude 230.2m, ~6h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestEstimated 3.1L; verify refill availability
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 2189 kcal burn
- 🆘 Emergency space blanketCritical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🔦 Headlamp6h route — plan for delays
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
Logistics
This route runs from Viale Stazione/Via Alfieri to P.za Romboni (26.3 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚏 Transit stops along this stage
- 🚌 Viale Stazione/Via Alfieri 485m off trail
- 🚌 Viale Stazione Piazza Misericordia km 0.2 · 646m off trail
- 🚌 Massa km 1.1 · 512m off trail
- 🚌 Pietrasanta km 17.5 · 628m off trail
- 🚌 Oliveto S.Andrea km 21.8 · 50m off trail
- 🚌 Via S.Lucia fr. 176 km 22.5 · On trail
- 🚌 P.za Romboni km 26.2 · 181m off trail
- 🚌 Piazza Romboni km 26.2 · 191m off trail
🛖 Shelters
- Shelter 2.6 km off trail
- Shelter km 0.4 · 1.7 km off trail
- Shelter km 1.3 · 601m off trail
- Shelter km 1.4 · 1.6 km off trail
- Shelter km 24.4 · 1.2 km off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Drinking Water 1.8 km off trail
- Drinking Water 1.8 km off trail
- Drinking Water 1.6 km off trail
- Drinking Water 1.7 km off trail
- Drinking Water 1.9 km off trail
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