Stage 4 of 13 · Via Francigena: Tuscany Section

Verdi 1 → Villa Campanile

Distance
21.6 km
Ascent
+38 m
Descent
-31 m
Est. Time
4h 25m
Altitude
14–29 m
Type
point-to-point
🏃 Flat & Runnable🌲 Lowland

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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21.6 km Distance38 m Climb4h 25m Est. time29 m High pointMODERATE Difficulty
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Getting Here

Verdi 1 (bus stop)

72m from trailhead · ~1 min walk

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Getting Out

Villa Campanile (bus stop)

77m from trail end · ~1 min walk

Segment Breakdown

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

SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Verdi 1 → km 7.2 (18m)
16–29m
7.2 km+16m / -18m1h 28m🏃 Highly Runnable
km 7.2 (18m) → km 14.5 (19m)
14–23m
7.2 km+14m / -13m1h 28m🏃 Highly Runnable
km 14.5 (19m) → Villa Campanile
16–26m
7.2 km+21m / -16m1h 28m🏃 Highly Runnable
Total21.6 km+38m / -31m4h 25m

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Est. Finish Time
2h 35m
Calories
1,290 kcal
Water Needed
1.8 L
Effort Distance
22.2 km
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Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain
Unknown
Gradient coverage unavailable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
2 m/km
Gentle profile
↑ 38m ↓ 31m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown
Low gradient (100%)

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 4: Verdi 1 → Villa Campanile is usually best from October to May. July to August are hot at low level.

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this stage, around 14–29 m. Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodMixedPoorPoorMixedGoodGoodGood
Day / night11°/2°12°/2°15°/5°19°/8°23°/12°28°/16°30°/18°31°/18°26°/14°21°/11°15°/7°11°/3°
Rain, mm66656779664730409313815397
Snow at high pointFrost–––––––––––
Daylight9 h 1510 h 2811 h 5113 h 2314 h 4215 h 2615 h 1014 h 0312 h 3511 h 069 h 428 h 56

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.

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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: 29 m, approximately 0.5 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 21.6 km, 38m ascent, max altitude 29.4m, ~4h duration.

Essential 4 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    2L hydration pack
    Estimated 2.2L; verify refill availability
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 1546 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 Verdi 1 to Villa Campanile (21.6 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Verdi 1
🚌 S.M. Bianca (1m)
🚌 Pacini 1 (1m)
🚌 Cadorna 2 (7m)
Finish — Getting Back
Villa Campanile
🚌 Villa Campanile (70m)
🚌 Altopascio Piazza B. Croce (527m)
🚌 Altopascio (915m)

Nearby Points of Interest

🚏 Transit stops along this stage

  • 🚌 Verdi 1 61m off trail
  • 🚌 Ospedale San Luca km 3.1 · 240m off trail
  • 🚌 Via Madonna Civ. 23 km 6.3 · 164m off trail
  • 🚌 Via Del Popolo Farmacia km 7 · On trail
  • 🚌 Piazza Adua km 7 · 173m off trail
  • 🚌 Altopascio km 19.4 · 915m off trail
  • 🚌 Altopascio Piazza B. Croce km 19.7 · 527m off trail
  • 🚌 Villa Campanile km 21.6 · 70m off trail

💧 Water Sources

  • Drinking Water 1.9 km off trail
  • Drinking Water 1.2 km off trail
  • Drinking Water 693m off trail
  • Drinking Water 442m off trail
  • Drinking Water 119m off trail

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