On this final stretch of the Via Francigena pilgrimage route, the journey takes you from Montefiascone across varied landscapes and through several medieval towns before reaching the iconic and historic city of Rome
- Discover medieval and Etruscan villages
- Walk Etruscan’s hollow roads
- Explore historic Rome
- Hike the last 100km of this pilgrimage
- Picturesque Italian landscapes
Beginning in Montefiascone, the route passes Lake Bolsena and Italy's picturesque countryside as you head towards Rome. Along the way, discover and stay in the medieval towns of Viterbo, Vetralla, and Sutri, some of which are still relatively undiscovered by tourists. As you near Rome, you reach the urban areas of the city. It's possible to either walk into the city on day seven or skip this section and take public transport.
The route from Montefiascone to Rome covers the final 130 kilometres of the Via Francigena, passing through medieval villages along the way that have strong ties to ancient Rome.
Included in the holiday is the pilgrims' passport, which is a memento of your journey. This passport can be stamped at various locations such as tourist offices, accommodations, select restaurants, and other notable spots along the route. As this section covers the final 100 kilometres of the journey, with the stamps on your pilgrims’ passport, it is possible to also get a certificate of pilgrimage.
Please note, we can offer the entire route, or any section of it, including Lucca to Siena & Siena to Montefiascone. Please contact us for more details.
Typical Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival day
Upon arrival make your own way to your accommodation in Montefiascone.
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Day 2: Trek from Montefiascone to Viterbo
Embark on your first hike of this holiday. From Montefiascone, follow a trail through the flat landscape that separates Lake Bolsena from the Cimini Mountains. From here, journey through rolling hills until you reach Viterbo, a town with charming medieval lanes and a cathedral worth exploring.
Walking distance: 18 kilometres | Ascent: 175 metres | Descent: 430 metres
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Day 3: Trek from Viterbo to Vetralla
The first section of today’s hike takes you along the Etruscan "hollow" roads, from here you enter the heart of the Etruscan countryside before reaching Vetralla, located on the slopes of Mount Fogliano.
Walking distance: 17 kilometres | Ascent: 290 metres | Descent: 310 metres
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Day 4: Trek from Vetralla to Sutri
After departing from Vetralla, follow a wooden pathway until you reach the Church of Madonna di Loreto. Next, you pass through a vast estate adorned with hazelnut and majestic oak trees, past the ruins of an ancient monastery and village of Capranica. Today’s hike ends in Sutri, a village with a rich historical heritage and a well-preserved Roman amphitheatre.
Walking distance: 26 kilometres | Ascent: 470 metres | Descent: 475 metres
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Day 5: Trek from Sutri to Campagnano
The initial part of the hike takes you through fields as far as Monterosi. From there, you can visit the beautiful Monte Gelato waterfalls. Continuing on, you follow a scenic trail that leads you to the gates of Campagnano. The village of Campagnano has a central piazza and many of its buildings are painted in soft pastel colours. If you wish, it's possible to shorten today's hike.
Walking distance: 24 kilometres | Ascent: 380 metres | Descent: 400 metres
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Day 6: Trek from Campagnano to La Giustiniana
The route today is mostly flat, consisting of dirt roads and charming country trails. The latter part of today’s hike passes through urban areas and near main roads as you enter the suburban areas near Rome. Additionally, you may encounter a stream that needs to be crossed.
Walking distance: 28 kilometres | Ascent: 435 metres | Descent: 605 metres
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Day 7: Trek from La Giustiniana to Rome
Hike through Insugherata Park, a natural reserve near the city, closer to the Eternal City, Monte Mario Belvedere is a good photo opportunity. From here, you can see the majestic dome of Saint Peter's before descending and reaching Piazza San Pietro, your ultimate destination and the endpoint for countless pilgrims throughout the centuries. If preferred a taxi can be taken.
Walking distance: 16 kilometres | Ascent: 360 metres | Descent: 450 metres
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Day 8: Departure day
After breakfast, your journey comes to an end. If you have time, the sights of Rome can be explored. We can add additional nights if you wish to have longer to explore the city, please contact us to arrange this.
Please note: It is possible to add additional nights at the start, end or along the route, to give you more time to explore the destinations in this itinerary. Airport transfers can be arranged for an additional cost - contact us to find out more.
Price and Other Information
- Duration and price excluding international flights: 8 days from £719 per person
- Duration and price including flights from/to UK: 8 days from £975 per person
- Single room supplement: From £225
- Walking grade: Moderate
- Guiding: Self-Guided
- Max alt: Low
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Route map:
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What’s included
- Hotels/Guesthouses x 7 nights
- 7 x Breakfast, 2 x Picnic Lunch, 2 x Dinner
- Luggage transfers
- Digital route notes & GPX tracks
Next Steps
| Year | Daily Departures† | Price From (Exc. Flights) | Options |
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| All prices are per person. † Daily departures subject to availability. | |||
| 2024 | From 23 Mar to 30 Jun | £729 | Book or Enquire |
| 2024 | From 1 Jul to 25 Aug | £719 | Book or Enquire |
| 2024 | From 26 Aug to 31 Oct | £729 | Book or Enquire |
If you can’t see the holiday or departure date that you are looking for please contact us. We may be in the process of finalising further departures and are often able to arrange a holiday for you according to your own requirements.
