Stage 8 of 13 · Via Francigena
Picchena → Stomennano
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Start: Picchena
No nearby transit stop. Consider getting dropped off or using the previous stage's end stop.
End: Stomennano
No nearby transit stop at the end. Check the next stage's start stop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Picchena → km 7.6 (152m) 134–261m | 7.6 km | +182m / -164m | 1h 53m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
km 7.6 (152m) → km 14.9 (226m) 131–226m | 7.4 km | +155m / -82m | 1h 46m | 📈 Climbing |
km 14.9 (226m) → Stomennano 195–284m | 9.7 km | +174m / -150m | 2h 18m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
| Total | 24.7 km | +400m / -288m | 5h 59m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.
Surface
Estimated for the full route from the 64% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.
Current Conditions
Conditions for July
✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in July. Trail conditions expected to be clear.
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Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 24.7 km, 400m ascent, max altitude 284.3m, ~6h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestEstimated 2.9L needed
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 2045 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 Picchena to Stomennano (24.7 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🛖 Shelters
- Shelter 1.1 km off trail
- Shelter 1.3 km off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Drinking Water 1.1 km off trail
- Drinking Water 1.1 km off trail
- Drinking Water km 1 · 932m off trail
- Drinking Water km 2.1 · 778m off trail
- Casa dell'acqua km 4.1 · 1.5 km off trail
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