On 10 and 11 October 2026, the Walking Francigena Ultramarathon returns along the Via Francigena between Siena and Acquapendente, bringing walkers and companions into the heart of the Val d’Orcia.
The event is a non-competitive recreational walk, designed for those who want to experience the landscape at a slow pace: from shorter sections to more demanding routes, the itinerary crosses villages, white roads, countryside and symbolic places of the Tuscan Francigena.
Dates and routes in the Val d’Orcia
The 2026 edition is scheduled for Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October. The official website presents ten routes, with distances ranging from about 15 to 130 kilometres. For those staying in the Val d’Orcia, the sections involving San Quirico d’Orcia, Bagno Vignoni, Torrenieri, Castiglione d’Orcia and Radicofani are especially interesting.
Options listed by the organisers include Siena-San Quirico, Buonconvento-San Quirico, San Quirico-Acquapendente and Radicofani-Acquapendente. Some sections include evening or night walking, so it is important to choose the route according to your level of preparation.
Why it may interest visitors
For those travelling in the Val d’Orcia, the Walking Francigena Ultramarathon is a chance to combine sport, slow tourism and discovery of the area. Even those who do not take part can use the weekend to follow the atmosphere of the event, visit the villages along the route and plan stops among parish churches, historic centres, thermal waters and UNESCO landscapes.
The period is ideal for anyone looking for an autumn experience: milder temperatures, seasonal colours and a rich calendar of events between Montalcino, San Quirico d’Orcia, Pienza and Mount Amiata.
Practical information
Registrations, fees, updated routes, departure times and any operational changes should always be checked through the event’s official channels. The organisers recommend technical clothing, a water bottle, personal walking equipment and careful attention to information about refreshment points and time gates.
For more information and updates on the event: official Walking Francigena Ultramarathon website. The area’s autumn calendar is also listed by the Municipality of Montalcino.
