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Way of St Francis stage 1: Florence to Pontassieve (18.4 km, 350 m ascent) | Trailhuts

Trails/Central Italy/Way of St Francis/Stage 1

Stage 1 of 27

Way of St Francis stage 1: Florence to Pontassieve

Country: Italy
Duration: 6h
Ascent: 350 m
Descent

Stage 1 of the Way of St Francis (27 stages in total) runs from Florence to Pontassieve. It covers 18.4 km with 350 m of ascent and 300 m of descent, around 6 h of walking. There are 42 places to sleep where the stage ends (29 guesthouses, 12 hotels, 1 hostel). The next stage continues to Consuma.

Part of the Way of St Francis.

Where to sleep in Pontassieve

42 places to sleep on or near the end of this stage: 29 guesthouses, 12 hotels, 1 hostel.

GuesthouseVilla Il Padule B&B Dimora Storica Firenze SudRated 4.5 out of 54.5(192)Airy rooms, suites & apartments, some with kitchens, plus an outdoor pool, gardens & free Wi-Fi.

The night before: Florence

Arriving the day before? These places to sleep are at the start of the trail.

Hotel25hours Hotel Florence Piazza San PaolinoRated 4.6 out of 54.6(1,803)Eclectic Divine Comedy–inspired hotel with 3 dining options, a cinema & a gym, plus bike rentals.

Next: stage 2Pontassieve to Consuma

Part of the Way of St Francis (518 km, 27 stages). Something not right on this stage? Tell us with the feedback button on the trail page.

300 m

Distance

18.4 km

GuesthouseGiovanni and Maria apartmentRated 4.6 out of 54.6(9)

The Frantoio delle Grazie

HotelThe Frantoio delle GrazieRated 4.2 out of 54.2(30)

Villa Gallorosso

GuesthouseVilla GallorossoRated 4.8 out of 54.8(82)

Montalbano Castle

HotelMontalbano CastleRated 3.9 out of 53.9(386)Refined B&B in a hilltop castle offering plush rooms & a garden, plus a dining area with city views.

A Casa Di Olivo

HotelA Casa Di OlivoRated 4.6 out of 54.6(36)Country-chic rooms in a Tuscan villa-turned-B&B with a guest kitchen & a veranda with garden views.

HotelVilla la MassaRated 4.8 out of 54.8(569)Posh hotel in a stately 16th-century Medici estate with riverside dining, an elegant bar & a spa.

GuesthouseB&B RenaioRated 5.0 out of 55.0(1)

Bed and Breakfast La Martellina

GuesthouseBed and Breakfast La MartellinaRated 4.7 out of 54.7(104)Relaxed rooms with antique decor in a riverside B&B set in a 13th-century mill with a garden.

Borgo Le Palaie BnB

GuesthouseBorgo Le Palaie BnBGirone

Villa di Majano

GuesthouseVilla di MajanoRated 3.9 out of 53.9(10)

AGRITURISMO POGGIOPIANO- B&B con PISCINA PANORAMICA

GuesthouseAGRITURISMO POGGIOPIANO- B&B con PISCINA PANORAMICARated 4.8 out of 54.8(138)Cozy farmstay featuring homemade olive oil & wine, plus an outdoor pool & valley views.

GuesthouseB&B Il Torrino di Sotto

AGRITURISMO IL VIAIO

GuesthouseAGRITURISMO IL VIAIORated 4.8 out of 54.8(47)

Fattoria di Poggiopiano Winery

GuesthouseFattoria di Poggiopiano WineryRated 4.3 out of 54.3(72)

Fattoria Terenzano

GuesthouseFattoria TerenzanoRated 4.3 out of 54.3(9)

GuesthouseProject Airbnb

Fattoria Villa Le Sorgenti - 5 Girasoli

GuesthouseFattoria Villa Le Sorgenti - 5 GirasoliRated 4.6 out of 54.6(26)Unassuming farmstay set among vineyards, offering colorful rooms, a lounge & wine tastings.

GuesthouseEriduRated 4.8 out of 54.8(81)Warm rooms in a relaxed B&B offering a garden, plus complimentary parking & Wi-Fi.

B&B Le Torri Di Firenze

GuesthouseB&B Le Torri Di FirenzeRated 4.3 out of 54.3(134)Stately B&B in a 14th-century building, offering refined rooms, a garden & hill views.

Agriturismo Podere Palazzuolo

GuesthouseAgriturismo Podere PalazzuoloRated 4.8 out of 54.8(58)

GuesthouseTrap HouseRated 4.7 out of 54.7(7)

HotelBaraccaRated 5.0 out of 55.0(1)

HotelCasa ArnoPontassieve

And 18 more. See all on the trail page.

Lowest 51 mHighest 141 m

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Hostel

a&o Hostel Firenze Campo Di Marte

Rated 4.2 out of 54.2(645)

AC Hotel Firenze

HotelAC Hotel FirenzeRated 4.2 out of 54.2(1,467)Streamlined rooms in a contemporary lodging with a fitness room, dining & a sleek bar.

HostelAcademy Hostel

GuesthouseAffittacamere Kati House

Agriturismo Le Macine

GuesthouseAgriturismo Le MacineRated 4.0 out of 54.0(150)Modest quarters in a warm 17th-century guesthouse with a restaurant, plus free breakfast & parking.

GuesthouseAl Canto B&BRated 4.8 out of 54.8(106)Airy, color-themed rooms in a laid-back B&B with a garden, a terrace & free parking.

HotelAlba Palace

HotelAlbergo Giovanna

HotelAlbergo Porta Rossa