Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 32–34: San Gimignano to Ponte d'Arbia landscape

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Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 32–34: San Gimignano to Ponte d'Arbia

3 days · 48.2 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance48.2 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain3,878 ft
Gain / mile80 ft
High point1,171 ft
Difficulty index15/100

What the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 32–34: San Gimignano to Ponte d'Arbia is known for

Stages 32–34 of Via Francigena in Italy is an official 76.883 km point-to-point section from San Gimignano to Ponte d'Arbia.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 32–34: San Gimignano to Ponte d'Arbia on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 1,562 ft to 3,842 ft over 48.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 15.1 mi · 31%
  • Downhill 19.8 mi · 41%
  • Flat 13.2 mi · 27%

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 32–34: San Gimignano to Ponte d'Arbia?

15 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 32–34: San Gimignano to Ponte d'Arbia scores 15/100, 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 much elevation gain is on the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 32–34: San Gimignano to Ponte d'Arbia?

The Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 32–34: San Gimignano to Ponte d'Arbia climbs roughly 3,878 ft total — about 80 ft per mile, topping out near 1,171 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.

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