Stage 3 of the Via Francigena covers 23.6 km from San Miniato to Gambassi Terme, with 583 m of ascent and 394 m of descent. The highest point is 311 m. Allow about 6 hours of walking, plus breaks.
Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.
Large pilgrim hostel (about 38 beds in dorms and private rooms) in the old monastery by the Pieve di Chianni, on the trail about 1 km before Gambassi; dinner and breakfast available, tent space in the olive grove.
Private donation-based welcome with 6 places in the centre, run by a former pilgrim; shared dinner and breakfast. Open only from 15 June to 15 September.
Small hotel on Via Volterrana in the centre, on the trail.
Hotel in a villa on Piazza Di Vittorio in the centre of Gambassi, a short walk from the trail.
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "listed, not confirmed" appear on a public listing (the Via Francigena Toscana site, Gronze or OpenStreetMap) but could not be confirmed on their own website. Donation-based pilgrim hostels (donativo) usually take no bookings and open in the afternoon; private and religious hostels, B&Bs and hotels can be booked. Several hostels close from about November to March, and small places such as Ponte d'Arbia, Radicofani and Sutri have few beds: book ahead in spring and autumn.
Emergency: call 112 (free from any phone). Medical emergency: 118. Emergency & health guide
Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.
The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.