Hotels in Via Francigena, Italy
Via Francigena is a historic pilgrimage route stretching over 1,200 miles from Canterbury, England, to Rome, Italy, famous for its medieval towns and rolling Tuscan hills. The climate varies along the way: summers in Tuscany hit highs near 90°F (32°C), perfect for early-morning walks between Siena and San Gimignano, while mild winters around 50°F (10°C) let you explore the Romanesque cathedral in Lucca without crowds. Spring and autumn offer the best walking weather, with wildflowers in April and grape harvest festivals in September, plus you can taste local Chianti wines at a farm stay in the Val d'Orcia or climb the Torre del Mangia in Siena for views of the entire valley.