An epic finale toward Siena – 51 km of history, nature, and pure beauty. The final stage of the journey is a crescendo of emotions: an itinerary that combines timeless villages, picture-perfect landscapes, and silent spirituality. Leaving the San Gimignano skyline behind, the path winds through harmonious hills and golden fields until reaching Colle Val d’Elsa, a village where time seems to have stood still. Its stone walls, narrow alleys, and the quiet of the historic center welcome you like an embrace.
From here, you enter one of the most intense stretches of the Via Francigena. Stop at the Pieve di Strove, a small church that invites contemplation, before reaching Abbadia a Isola, an ancient monastic complex that seems to merge with the landscape. Then, like a dream, Monteriggioni appears on the horizon: a perfect circle of walls dominating the Tuscan countryside. Climb the ramparts to enjoy a view that rewards every kilometer traveled.
The final stretch accompanies you to Siena, where entering through Porta Camollia marks the triumph of your journey. Now you can lose yourself in the charm of the
contrade, sit in Piazza del Campo with a plate of
pici all’aglione, and celebrate with a slice of
panforte. It’s the perfect way to say: I made it. And every pedal stroke was worth it.
