Long a path of pilgrims, soldiers and merchants, the Tuscan section of the Via Francigena crosses through villages, towns and cities where hospitality is a tradition. Comprising 16 legs and almost 400 km, it offers not only a well-marked walking path, but also a substantial number of noteworthy places of worship. If you love hiking and also want to experience the charm of Tuscany’s old fashioned hamlets, as well as all the best local food, this one-week itinerary will take you from north to south, stopping off at some of the most memorable points along the various legs of the ancient road, from the peaks of the Apennines to the hills of the Val d'Orcia.