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Arrival by train from Florence or Pisa.

1. AccommodationSan Miniato Alto

From San Miniato, a paved road takes you through onto a spectacular route through to the typical countryside of the Val d’Elsa. On your way, you’ll meet two of the original ‘Submansiones’ – two of the original churches that housed travellers on the pilgrimage, dating back to the 13th century.

1. San Miniato Alto to Gambassi
2. AccommodationGambassi

Monuments from the middle ages are dotted along the path between the two charming medieval towns, stopping off at the villages of Collemuccioli and Pieve di Cellole, with time to visit the sanctuary in Pancole. Dinner is in the famous medieval town of San Gimignano.

1. Gambassi to San Gimignano
2. AccommodationSan Gimignano

Today’s walk features some of the most memorable of the gorgeous, pastoral you can typically find in Tuscany. Vineyards, olive groves, field and woods make up your route to your overnight stay in Gracciano. There is also an optional detour to the fascinating Abbey of Santa Maria a Coneo, an important artistic and architectural heritage site dating back from the 11th century.

1. San Gimignano to Colle Val d'Elsa
2. AccommodationColle Val d’Elsa

A continuation of the classical Tuscan countryside scenery, one of the most famous wine and olive oil producing regions. From the Pieve (rural, middle ages church) at Elsa, continue on to the ancient Etruscan Thermae (thermal baths) Caldone. Upon reaching the picturesque Romanesque church at Strove, continue your route along the complex of Abbadia a Isola to Monteriggioni, a medieval town encircled by its curious style of turrets and towers.

1. Colle Val d’Elsa to Monteriggioni
2. AccommodationMonteriggioni

Time seems to have stood still in the Montagnola senese, an area of hills where the empty structures of farmhouses, medieval villages (cerbaia) and even castles (Chiocciola) are dotted across the landscape. From Poggio di Riciano, the route descends alongside the river of Piano del lago (there is also an option to forgo a visit to Poggio di Riciano and walk directly from Chiocciola to Pian del Lago). Following the route through the Renai forest, you will end today’s walk in the beautiful town of Siena. Arriving into the town via the Pilgrim's access point of Porta Camollia.

1. Monteriggioni to Siena
2. AccommodationSiena

Departing from Siena, your journey continues through the farmland routes, passing the antiquated structures of Grancia di Cuna and the town of Monteroni d’Arbia to the fortified village of Lucignano and its beautiful San Francesco church.

1. Siena to Lucignano
2. AccommodationLucignano

Buonconvento to accommodation + 1.9 miles/+3km.Forests and rivers, historical landmarks and isolated monuments make up the rolling hillsides of the Valle dell’Ombrone. This valley is rich in wildlife, and there are two large nature reserves across its place at the heart of the province of Grosseto. Follow the route to the gates of Buonconvento, a picturesque old town that directly translates as "Happy, fortunate place". The town is home to many examples of fine artwork, with some of the most revered of the Sienese paintings housed in the Museum of Sacred Art of the Val d’Arbia.

1. Lucignano to Buonconvento
2. transfer
3. AccommodationPieve a Salti

Departure by train to Florence or Pisa airports.

1. transfer