On October 10 and 11, 2026, the Walking Francigena Ultramarathon will celebrate its 10th edition, confirming its position as one of the most important events dedicated to the world of walking in Italy.
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Ten years of experiences, encounters, and discoveries along one of Europe’s most fascinating historic routes. Since its inception, the event has promoted a non-competitive approach to walking and is now preparing to celebrate this important milestone, strengthening its role as a reference point for outdoor enthusiasts, walkers, and travelers who choose to experience the area slowly, step by step.
Ten itineraries between Siena and Acquapendente for a tailor-made experience.
For the 2026 edition, participants will once again be able to travel the scenic Tuscan-Lazio stretch of the Via Francigena, from Siena to Acquapendente, choosing from an increasingly broad and accessible offering.
Ten different routes will be available, with distances ranging from 15 to 130 kilometers, allowing everyone to build a personalized experience based on their training and goals.
The Great Challenge: 130 kilometers along the Via Francigena
Alongside the more accessible routes, the 130-kilometer “Grande Sfida” represents the event’s signature experience.
A route connecting Siena to Acquapendente, it annually attracts the most experienced hikers, ready to test their mettle along one of the most captivating stretches of the Via Francigena. This route passes through extraordinary landscapes and offers the unique thrill of walking uninterrupted between day and night.
More than a competition, it’s a challenge with oneself, capable of transforming every step into an experience of personal growth, discovery, and awareness.
An event also open to those who are new to the path
The 2026 edition continues to strengthen the opportunities dedicated to those who wish to approach the world of trekking and hiking for the first time.
An inclusive offering, designed to engage an ever-wider audience: from long-distance enthusiasts to groups and first-time hikers, offering routes suitable for different levels of fitness.
Ten years of promoting the territory and local communities
Born with the aim of promoting the Tuscan-Lazio section of the Via Francigena, the Walking Francigena Ultramarathon has grown over the years to become a project capable of connecting territories, local communities, and people from all over Italy and abroad.
A journey built thanks to the collaboration between local authorities, associations, volunteers, and operators who, over time, have helped showcase the Via Francigena as a place of encounter, hospitality, and discovery.
A journey through the most iconic landscapes of central Italy
The route crosses some of the most iconic landscapes of central Italy: from the Sienese hills to the dirt roads of the Val d’Arbia, passing through the Val d’Orcia and the territories on the border between Tuscany and Lazio.
The walk alternates between spectacular views to be enjoyed during the day and evocative stretches at night under the starry sky. Along the way, you’ll pass iconic towns such as Buonconvento, San Quirico d’Orcia, Bagno Vignoni, and Radicofani.
Shortly before arriving, participants pass through Trevinano and the Monte Rufeno Nature Reserve, heading towards Acquapendente, the traditional final point of the itinerary.
A reference point for slow and sustainable tourism
In a context of growing interest in slow and sustainable tourism, the Walking Francigena Ultramarathon continues to promote an authentic way of experiencing and exploring the area.
The 10th edition represents not only an important milestone, but also a new beginning for an event that for ten years has focused on people, places, and the value of shared experiences.
Organization and partners of the event
The Walking Francigena Ultramarathon is organized by the GTS Outdoor Amateur Sports Association in collaboration with the Tourism Department of the Municipality of Siena and the Sport and Tourism Department of the Municipality of Acquapendente.
The event is sponsored by the European Association of Vie Francigene, the Tuscany Region, and enjoys the collaboration and patronage of the municipalities of Siena, Monteroni d’Arbia, Buonconvento, Montalcino, San Quirico d’Orcia, Castiglione d’Orcia, Radicofani, Abbadia San Salvatore, San Casciano dei Bagni, and Acquapendente. The DMO Terre di Siena ETS association is also collaborating on the initiative.
Walking Francigena Ultramarathon is an event with a registered trademark and logo.
