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Independent Footloose Trips

33 Trips Available

Ancient Paths to Rome I: Tuscan Hills

Footloose: Independent, world-class walking in Tuscany along the ancient Via Francigena

Section 1 of the 225 Miles to Rome: One of the world's most unique, classic walks following the Via Francigena. A walk through central and Southern Tuscany, characterised by paths through vineyards, olive groves and forest, and landscapes punctuated with cypress trees and walled hill towns and villages.

Renowned Wines, Outstanding Scenery, Fascinating History, Pilgrim Route, Exceptional Architecture, World-Class Art

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  • fitness level: 3
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  • 8 Days
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  • April, May, June, July, August, September & October

Florence to San Gimignano and Volterra

Footloose: Independent walking tour along a continuous route in Chianti, Tuscany

A notable hike through archetypal Tuscan countryside from Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance, to inspiring hilltop towns. Supreme art capitals, magnificent wines and food to match.

Gastronomy, Renowned Wines, Outstanding Scenery, Exceptional Architecture, Fascinating History, World-Class Art

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  • fitness level: 3
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  • 6 Days & 8 Days
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  • April, May, June, September & October

Paths of Chianti: Siena to Florence

Footloose: Independent walking tour along a continuous route in Chianti, Tuscany

Hike through the picturesque Chianti hills from Siena, the best-preserved Great medieval city in Europe, to Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. Supreme art capitals, magnificent wines and food to match.

Exceptional Architecture, World-Class Art, Gastronomy, Renowned Wines, Outstanding Scenery

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  • fitness level: 3
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  • 8 Days
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  • April, May, June, July, August, September & October

Southern Tuscany

Footloose: Independent hiking tour along a continuous route in Tuscany, Italy

Two great wine areas, two of Italy's finest abbeys, medieval hill towns and Renaissance Pienza. World-Class art. Inspiring walking, flowers, birds - and fabulous Siena.

World-Class Art, Renowned Wines, Outstanding Scenery, Fascinating History, Exceptional Architecture

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  • fitness level: 3
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  • 5 Days & 8 Days
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  • April, May, June, July, August, September & October

Ancient Paths to Rome II: Volcanic Landscapes

Footloose: Independent, world-class walking holiday following the ancient Via Francigena

Section 2 of the 225 Miles to Rome: One of the world's most unique, classic walks following the Via Francigena. Section 2 takes you from Montalcino to Viterbo. South of Montalcino the country becomes wilder, with forests, low plateaux and Monte Amiata and the wide crater of Lake of Bolsena.

Renowned Wines, Outstanding Scenery, Fascinating History, Unique Geology, Exceptional Architecture, Beaches & Swimming, Pilgrim Route

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  • fitness level: 3, 4
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  • 8 Days
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  • March, April, May, June, July, August, September & October

Ancient Paths to Rome III: Approach to Rome

Footloose: Independent, world-class walking holiday following the ancient Via Francigena

Section 3 of '225 Miles to Rome': One of the world's most unique, classic walks following the Via Francigena. Section 3 takes you from Viterbo to Rome. The route is through ancient landscapes and towns, most of which remain largely as they were when the Via Francigena developed.

Exceptional Architecture, World-Class Art, Exquisite Gardens, Fascinating History, Pilgrim Route

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  • fitness level: 3
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  • 8 Days
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  • April, May, June, July, August, September & October

Each of our trips is graded according to terrain and length of walking/cycling routes, providing an indication of which grade of trip might suit you.

Fitness Legend

Grade 1

Gentle terrain, walking/cycling along good paths, tracks and quiet lanes, with a few short, usually gentle, ascents and/or descents.

Grade 2

Walking/cycling along well-established paths and tracks. Occasional loose (gravel) surfaces, and open meadows. Ascents and/or descents up to 1 hour.

Grade 3

Walking/cycling along a variety of paths, some stony in places, with ascents and/or descents of 1-2 hours.

Grade 4

Walking/cycling along a variety of paths and surfaces, occasionally challenging, with ascents and/or descents of 2-3 hours.

Grade 5

Challenging walking/cycling with a variety of terrain, some long days, and/or long ascents and/or descents.

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