Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 28–31: Lucca to San Gimignano
~4 days · 52.7 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 28–31: Lucca to San Gimignano is known for
Stages 28–31 of Via Francigena in Italy is an official 84.853 km point-to-point section from Lucca to San Gimignano.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 141 ft to 3,950 ft over 52.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 15.1 mi · 29%
- Downhill 12.8 mi · 24%
- Flat 24.6 mi · 47%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 28–31: Lucca to San Gimignano?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 28–31: Lucca to San Gimignano scores 17/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 28–31: Lucca to San Gimignano take?
Most backpackers hike the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 28–31: Lucca to San Gimignano in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 52.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 28–31: Lucca to San Gimignano?
The Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 28–31: Lucca to San Gimignano climbs roughly 4,583 ft total — about 87 ft per mile, topping out near 1,309 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.