Via Francigena: Pontremoli to Lucca
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- Stage 5 of the Via Francigena in Italy
- Hiking the limestone ranges of the Apuan Alps
- Experiencing diverse landcapes from vine covered hills to the Mediterranean coast
- Tasting the excellent local wine and food
- Exploring Lucca, a highlight of medieval architecture
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Make your own way to the first hotel in Pontremoli, a jewel in the heart of the Lunigiana region. This afternoon you can wander among the sandstone tower-houses, admire stone warriors and goddesses in the museum of stele statues, visit the local churches, or take an a...
Your walk today will take you through a mix of green countryside and small medieval villages. Along the way you can admire the tower-houses of Ponticello, the ancient hospice of San Jacopo at Filattiera and the ancient Pieve di Sorano, which has been home to the stele statues of Celtic warriors for centuries. Continue to Mocrone where you stay overnight.
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The first section of today's walk is over demanding but rewarding paths, and it's here that you will catch your first glimpse of the sea. Along the way you will again pass through green countryside and medieval villages. Today you'll be able to visit the ruins of the ...
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Today you will continue walking over rolling hills eon your way to Lucca. Descend to the valley of the Contesola creek and cross the Serchio River at Ponte San Pietro to reach Lucca. You'll enter Lucca through the city walls and find yourself surrounded by the histori...
This morning the trip concludes in Lucca after breakfast. Please ask for our rates if you want to stay an extra night, or you can continue along the Francigena Way to Siena .
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