Via Francigena by bicycle – Self-guided experience (Santa Croce sull’Arno → Rome)

Tour details

When April to October
Where Santa Croce sull'Arno (Pisa) → Rome (Lazio) (390 km)
Difficulty Expert (facilitated with E-bike)
Departure time Not specified
Duration Recommended: 4-9 days (cyclist's choice)
Bicycle Gravel (Diverge) / E-bike (Turbo Creo or Turbo Levo 4)
Participants Individuals, couples, small groups
Languages Italian / English (assistance)
Help and support Autonomous (self-guided) + technical assistance during the trip + RC
Path Official Via Francigena sections, dirt roads, back roads and scenic roads (390 km total, 7000 m elevation gain)

Description

Experience the Via Francigena in total freedom, starting from San Miniato, the heart of medieval Tuscany, and arriving in Rome, following one of the most fascinating paths in Europe.
A bike trip designed for those who really love cycling, immersing themselves in timeless landscapes, historic villages and white roads that tell centuries of history.
An experience on your own, without a guide, but with all the safety and support of an organization behind you.
Pedal, explore, listen to the silence of the path… and arrive in Rome with the smile of someone who has experienced a real journey.

The Route:
Some iconic points of the Via Francigena:
– San Miniato: medieval village and historical crossroads of pilgrims
– Val d’Elsa and Val d’Orcia: hills, cypresses and landscapes UNESCO heritage
– Radicofani: the stronghold symbol of the path
– Lake Bolsena: one of the most evocative and relaxing stretches
– Viterbo and Tuscia: Etruscan history and natural hot springs
– Rome: exciting arrival at the Eternal City, the pilgrims’ final destination
390 total km and 7000 m of elevation gain, 4 to 9 days, in total autonomy.

Services included

Bike rental (muscular or E-bike)
Helmet for safety and first aid kit
Storage bags (bikepacking / side bags)
Bike delivery at our rental
Bike pickup in Rome up to max 5 people (transportation cost the same for 1 or up to 5 bikes)
Luggage transport to arrival hotel
Liability insurance
Technical assistance during the trip
Energy kit included (1 water bottle with mineral salts + 6 energy bars)

Meeting point

Bike delivery at our rental; bike pickup in Rome (up to max 5 people)

Important information

Self-guided experience, without a bike guide.
Recommended route, but operated completely independently.
The tour also takes place in variable weather (excluding extreme conditions).
After booking you will receive all logistical and technical details.

What to bring

ID
Cycling shoes
Technical sportswear (e.g., dungarees with pad, undershirt, technical breathable jersey, wind/rain cape)

Prices

1 participant
1.075,00 € per person
From 2 to 4 participants
780,00 € per person
From 5 to 10 participants
610,00 € per person