The last section of the Via Francigena. The countryside and the sheep and cattle will lead you from the fortified town of Viterbo to St. Peter Square, the official end of the Via. Thanks to the Sutri Monumental necropolis and the "via cave" you'll have the opportunity to know more about the Etruscan, a mysterious population that lived in the area before the arrival of the Romans. In the last part of your journey you'll follow the stream of the Tiber river until the Vatican.
Highlights:
- The Etruscan culture and heritage
- The medieval neighbourhood in Viterbo
- Rome, the eternal City with St. Peter, Coliseum and Fori Imperiali.
Highlights:
- The Etruscan culture and heritage
- The medieval neighbourhood in Viterbo
- Rome, the eternal City with St. Peter, Coliseum and Fori Imperiali.
Day 1: Arrival in Viterbo, a beautiful medieval town protected by ancient walls at the foot of the Monti Cimini, a volcanic mountain range. The countryside around Viterbo is famous for the hazelnut farming. Overnight stay in Viterbo.
Day 2: Viterbo - Vetralla (4,30 hours hiking, + 145 – 175 mt, 18 km)
From the fortified town of Viterbo and the medieval quarter of S. Pellegrino, the route follows the ancient "Via Cave", an Etruscan road dug into the underground leading to the Tarquinia Necropolis. Dinner and overnight stay in Vetralla.
Day 3: Vetralla - Sutri (6 hours hiking, + 245 – 290 mt, 25 km)
After the ancient ruins of "Orlando Towers", you reach Capranica and elegant hamlet sitting on a tuff hill. The highlight of the day is the Roman amphitheater built with tuff and the monumental Etruscan Necropolis of Sutri. Overnight stay in B&B in Sutri.
Day 4: Sutri - Campagnano (6 hours hiking, + 200 – 200 mt, 27 km)
Complete day through fields, woods, lakes and waterfalls. The area around Campagnano is a mainly agricultural area and encompasses the town of Monterosi and the near lake with lotus flowers, the largest lake of Bracciano. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel in Campagnano
Day 5: Campagnano – La Storta (6 hours hiking, + 360 – 460 mt, 22,5 km)
Last long stage towards the Eternal City. We walk across the lovely village of Formello and go on through the Veio Natural Park to the North of Rome. Homeland of the Etruscan civilization, the area of the park is made of tuff hills and a well-preserved riverside environment. Dinner and overnight stay near Rome.
Day 6: La Storta - Roma (6 hours hiking, + 200 – 330 mt, 22 km)
The final goal of the Via Francigena. Walking through the city of Rome to St. Peter's Square where you can ask for your "Testimonium", the certificate of the Pilgrim of the Via Francigena. Free time to visit the city. Overnight stay in Rome.
Day 7: Roma
After breakfast end of services and time to visit one of the most beautiful city in the World, from the “Colosseo” to the “Fori Imperiali”, the “Fontana di Trevi” and the typical roman area of “Trastevere”.
Day 2: Viterbo - Vetralla (4,30 hours hiking, + 145 – 175 mt, 18 km)
From the fortified town of Viterbo and the medieval quarter of S. Pellegrino, the route follows the ancient "Via Cave", an Etruscan road dug into the underground leading to the Tarquinia Necropolis. Dinner and overnight stay in Vetralla.
Day 3: Vetralla - Sutri (6 hours hiking, + 245 – 290 mt, 25 km)
After the ancient ruins of "Orlando Towers", you reach Capranica and elegant hamlet sitting on a tuff hill. The highlight of the day is the Roman amphitheater built with tuff and the monumental Etruscan Necropolis of Sutri. Overnight stay in B&B in Sutri.
Day 4: Sutri - Campagnano (6 hours hiking, + 200 – 200 mt, 27 km)
Complete day through fields, woods, lakes and waterfalls. The area around Campagnano is a mainly agricultural area and encompasses the town of Monterosi and the near lake with lotus flowers, the largest lake of Bracciano. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel in Campagnano
Day 5: Campagnano – La Storta (6 hours hiking, + 360 – 460 mt, 22,5 km)
Last long stage towards the Eternal City. We walk across the lovely village of Formello and go on through the Veio Natural Park to the North of Rome. Homeland of the Etruscan civilization, the area of the park is made of tuff hills and a well-preserved riverside environment. Dinner and overnight stay near Rome.
Day 6: La Storta - Roma (6 hours hiking, + 200 – 330 mt, 22 km)
The final goal of the Via Francigena. Walking through the city of Rome to St. Peter's Square where you can ask for your "Testimonium", the certificate of the Pilgrim of the Via Francigena. Free time to visit the city. Overnight stay in Rome.
Day 7: Roma
After breakfast end of services and time to visit one of the most beautiful city in the World, from the “Colosseo” to the “Fori Imperiali”, the “Fontana di Trevi” and the typical roman area of “Trastevere”.
Skill level: medium, 4,30 to 6,00 hours walking each day, well marked large and paved paths. A prior hiking experience is recommended.
Accommodation: 6 nights in hotel *** and B&B , based on twin/triple ensuite room sharing
Equipment: trekking shoes, wind and water proof jacket, hat and gloves, bathing suit, sun glasses and sun cream.
Included:
- 6 nights' accommodation with b&b treatment
- Luggage transfer from day 2 to day 7
- 2 dinners included as described in the program
- Local Assistance in case of emergency
- Maps, road book and description of the tour
Not included:
- 6 nights' accommodation with b&b treatment
- Luggage transfer from day 2 to day 7
- 2 dinners included as described in the program
- Local Assistance in case of emergency
- Maps, road book and description of the tour
Accommodation: 6 nights in hotel *** and B&B , based on twin/triple ensuite room sharing
Equipment: trekking shoes, wind and water proof jacket, hat and gloves, bathing suit, sun glasses and sun cream.
Included:
- 6 nights' accommodation with b&b treatment
- Luggage transfer from day 2 to day 7
- 2 dinners included as described in the program
- Local Assistance in case of emergency
- Maps, road book and description of the tour
Not included:
- 6 nights' accommodation with b&b treatment
- Luggage transfer from day 2 to day 7
- 2 dinners included as described in the program
- Local Assistance in case of emergency
- Maps, road book and description of the tour
Trips Note
Destination: Lazio
Travel Style: Self-guided walking holiday
Interest: Pilgrim route and local gastronomy
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Departures: Apr May Jun Jul Aou Sep Oct
Group size: from 1 person
Airport: Rome
