Via Francigena Baggage Transfer — Luggage Delivery Services

Carrying a full pack for 2,000 km isn't for everyone — and the Via Francigena's accommodation is often too far apart for a light day-pack only. Baggage transfer services move your main bag from one overnight town to the next, so you can walk with just water, food and a rain shell. Here is how it works.

How it works

You book a transfer provider in advance (by phone, email or their website), give them your itinerary and dates, and leave your bag at your accommodation each morning. The provider collects it and delivers it to your next overnight stop — usually by early afternoon. You walk with a small day-pack.

Most providers cover the main Italian sections (Aosta Valley, Po Valley, Tuscany, Lazio), where demand is highest. Coverage in France and Switzerland is thinner — confirm the provider operates on your exact stages before booking.

Who offers it

Several Italian companies and regional cooperatives run Via Francigena baggage transfer. Services and routes change year to year, so check current coverage on the AEVF (European Association of the Via Francigena) website or your accommodation host can recommend the local provider. Many hosts will arrange the transfer for you as part of booking the room.

What it costs

Expect roughly €5–12 per bag per stage (often with a minimum number of stages or bags). Some providers charge per leg, others per day. Multi-day packages (a week or a section) are usually cheaper per day than single transfers.

Should you use it?

• Use it if you have a knee or back issue, you're walking a short section and want to enjoy it without a heavy pack, or you want to walk further each day than a loaded pack allows.
• Skip it if you want the full pilgrim experience of carrying your own gear, you're on a tight budget, or you're walking remote French/Swiss sections where coverage is patchy.

Even with baggage transfer, carry your essentials in a day-pack: water, food, rain gear, your credential, your phone and power bank, and a basic first-aid kit. The transfer moves your main bag — not your day kit.

How the planner helps

The planner lays out your overnight towns and stages so you can see exactly which transfers you need. The site also coordinates baggage transport inquiries with providers — use the baggage transport page to send an inquiry once your itinerary is set.

See the Services page for baggage transport details, and plan your stages first so you know the exact pick-up and drop-off towns.