Cycling the Via Francigena from Lucca to Rome
Cycling the Via Francigena from Lucca to Rome links two of the most beautiful cities on the planet: Siena with its stunning UNESCO World Heritage historic centre and Rome, nicknamed the ‘The Eternal City’ because of its history and all the glorious buildings you can see there.
Your cycling route will take 11 nights across the Tuscany and Lazio regions. Outstanding landscapes will surround you, including rolling hills, vineyards, and lakes.
These hills are not difficult to climb, and your route takes only nice rolling roads/trails. Pass by the outstanding Val d’Orcia, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, made famous by artists of the Renaissance.
On this Via Francigena route, all roads lead to Rome. You can start your cycle anywhere, from the valley town of Lucca, south of the Apennine Mountains, to the eternal city of Rome.
Tailoring your cycle allows you to discover this magnificent region leisurely, with an average of only 20 km per day if you wish.
You can choose to pass through the beautiful Tuscan countryside, which includes spectacular towns and cities like Lucca, San Miniato, Siena, Sutri, and Rome.
Each town has special attractions surrounded by the fantastic Italian countryside that won’t disappoint you.
Look at the itinerary below and see which towns you would like to see. If you have some spare days, we recommend spending extra time in Siena and Rome as there is much to see and experience in both cities.
The best time to go is March to November when the weather suits cycling.
