Stage 6 of 13 · Via Francigena: Tuscany Section
S. Miniato Basso Stazione FS Marconi → Pillo
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S. Miniato Basso Stazione FS Marconi
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Finish
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Pillo
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Getting Here
S. Miniato Basso Stazione FS Marconi (bus stop)
632m from trailhead · ~7 min walk
End: Pillo
No nearby transit stop at the end. Check the next stage's start stop.
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
S. Miniato Basso Stazione FS Marconi → km 8.1 (144m) 24–153m | 8.1 km | +181m / -61m | 1h 58m | 📈 Climbing |
km 8.1 (144m) → km 16.2 (134m) 124–178m | 8.1 km | +111m / -121m | 1h 53m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
km 16.2 (134m) → Pillo 81–182m | 8.1 km | +164m / -116m | 1h 58m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
| Total | 24.3 km | +490m / -332m | 5h 50m |
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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 6: S. Miniato Basso Stazione FS Marconi → Pillo 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: at the lowest point (23 m) and the highest point (183 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Poor | Poor | Mixed | Good | Good | Good |
| High point, day / night | 10°/3° | 11°/3° | 15°/6° | 18°/8° | 23°/12° | 27°/16° | 30°/18° | 30°/18° | 25°/15° | 20°/12° | 15°/8° | 11°/4° |
| Low point, day / night | 11°/3° | 13°/3° | 16°/6° | 19°/9° | 24°/13° | 28°/16° | 31°/18° | 32°/19° | 27°/15° | 21°/12° | 16°/8° | 12°/4° |
| Rain, mm | 58 | 63 | 56 | 67 | 60 | 44 | 33 | 37 | 83 | 116 | 141 | 86 |
| Snow at high point | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Daylight | 9 h 16 | 10 h 28 | 11 h 51 | 13 h 23 | 14 h 41 | 15 h 25 | 15 h 09 | 14 h 02 | 12 h 35 | 11 h 06 | 9 h 43 | 8 h 58 |
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 24.3 km, 490m ascent, max altitude 182.9m, ~6h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestEstimated 2.9L; verify refill availability
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 2046 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 S. Miniato Basso Stazione FS Marconi to Pillo (24.3 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚏 Transit stops along this stage
- 🚌 S. Miniato Basso Stazione FS Marconi 520m off trail
- 🚌 S. Miniato Basso Stazione FS 526m off trail
- 🚌 San Miniato Piazza Dante km 2.1 · 205m off trail
- 🚌 La Scala Palazzo Torto km 5.5 · 134m off trail
- 🚌 Ponte a Elsa km 6.9 · 654m off trail
- 🚌 Osteria Bianca km 7.2 · 720m off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Drinking Water 2.6 km off trail
- Drinking Water 562m off trail
- Drinking Water 381m off trail
- Drinking Water km 2.1 · 212m off trail
- Drinking Water km 2.1 · 217m off trail
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