Author Archives: Dave Alcorn

From: Nogara To: Verona Miles: 19 Total: 988 We had a good nights sleep and were up early on our final day of walking to grab breakfast and then get on the road. We decided to do a bit faster pace so we could make an earlier train. Once we stopped for lunch we had … Continue reading »

From: Crevalcore To: Mirandola Miles: 17 Total: 947 After a light Italian breakfast, not a lot to choose from, we headed down the road again. It was Sunday morning so early on the traffic was light in town and we were on crosswalks. It picked up a as we left town but a couple of … Continue reading »

From: Vado To: Bologna Miles: 16 Total: 913 After a good breakfast at the hotel, our day started with a walk back to the closest train station which was about three quarters of a mile. It was only one stop from there to the central station in Bologna where we needed to switch lines, but … Continue reading »

From: L’Isola To: Montepiano Miles:  14 Total: 874 After a wonderful Tuscan meal for my birthday last night and a good nights rest at our hotel we headed out about 8:45 this morning. The walk was a relatively short 14 miles but our google maps showed an almost straight up incline at the end of … Continue reading »

From: Florence To: Florence Miles: 0 Total: 844 Today turned out to be a total day of rest. Our plan was to hop on a train and spend the day doing a tour of Cinque Terre. Cinque Terre is a rugged portion of coast on the Italian Riviera. It is comprised of five villages: Monterosso al Mare, … Continue reading »

From: Montevarchi To: Burchio Miles: 13 Total: 828 We had a bit of difficulty finding a place to eat last night. The first place we tried was recommended by our hotel, but they were having a private party. The second place we went by was the number one rated place in the town according to … Continue reading »

From: Bettolle To: Monte San Savino Miles: 12 Total: 795 Almost another dupicate day as yesterday with great weather and a nice walk through the fields until we reached our city on the hill at the end of the day. We started our day by returning to the Mom and Pop cafe where we had … Continue reading »

From: Fabro To: Giovancorso Miles: 13 Total: 766 What a difference a day makes! After a good nights sleep and a good Italian breakfast at the hotel with the helpful and friendly staff, we were on our way this morning. The weather was much warmer and the winds were light. We were on nicely paved … Continue reading »

From: Viterbo To: Bolsena Miles: 19 Total: 730 Although half our walk was uphill and longer than yesterday, overall it was a better walking day. While it was still windy and cold, the wind was lighter most of the day and we had less gusts. Today took us along a main road most of the … Continue reading »

From: Braccianio To: Capranica Miles: 14 Total: 695 Today’s walk started with a fairly significant climb, but it was on back roads, initially paved, then some gravel and even part of the old Roman road with large stones. That lasted for maybe the first third of the walk and then the rest of the way … Continue reading »