Via Francigena from Viterbo to Rome

The path that leads from Piazza del Plebiscito towards the exit from the walls of Porta di Valle passes through the Cathedral of San Lorenzo and Palazzo dei Papi.

Leaving the walls, walk along the suggestive Strada del Signorino, carved into the rock by the Etruscans.

Through dirt roads you skirt the highway, which however does not detract from the view of the evocative landscape of the Etruscan countryside.

You then cross expanses of olive groves, arriving at a picnic area, a few hundred meters before crossing the Via Cassia.

Continuing to walk among the olive trees, from which the famous oil is produced, we arrive at Vetralla.

A stage divided between a first part uphill and a second downhill towards Sutri.
The first part is walking on roads of little interest near Vetralla , to then enter the path of Monte Fogliano, a magnificent oak forest.

You proceed walking through expanses of hazelnut trees, and the Towers of Orlando, just before entering the splendid Capranica, which you cross passing through the charming historic center.

Leaving Capranica, the path leads back to the woods, where you walk along the stream until you arrive at the Archaeological Park of Sutri.

A stage of 23km that must be faced by dosing your strength, which will then be used upon arrival to visit the beautiful Archaeological Park of Sutri, with its Roman tuff amphitheater from the 2nd century BC, and the Cathedral with its very high bell tower.

Another stage with a nice uphill finish, but short and fast.

One of the tips for this stage is to bring your bathing suit here too, to use for a refreshing swim in the Monte Gelato waterfalls.
Attention, these are not spas with hot waters, the name explains well the temperature of the water that awaits you ….

Leaving Sutri you walk among hazelnut and olive groves crossing a splendid golf course, to then arrive in Monterosi.

Excellent refreshment point to then resume walking in the countryside and arrive at the Parco della Valle del Treja, with the Montegelato waterfalls, and refreshment area.

From here, through paths immersed in the oak woods and the Roman countryside, we arrive at Campagnano di Roma.

A walk in the Vejo Park, this is the right definition for this stage of the Via Francigena.

You leave Campagnano and immediately find yourself facing a climb that leads to the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Sorbo.

Continue in the Vejo Park, and with a small detour you can admire the Falls of Hell, just before entering Formello.

We pass in the historic center of Formello and then resume the path between the paths of the Veio Park and get to walk in the Archaeological Park with the Etruscan tombs and the Mola Vecchia, a small waterfall before the entrance to the village of Isola Farnese.

From here only asphalted road to the Church of the Sacred Heart of La Storta ….
We have arrived at the gates of Rome!

We expect a stage on the outskirts of Rome, all asphalted, but this stage is surprising.
The last stage that takes us to the Vatican is rich in nature.

After the first 4 km in which you walk on the sidewalk of the Via Cassia, you enter the Insugherata Park.
You leave the road and it seems to be many km away from the center of Rome, instead you cross the city inside this park, exit in the Trionfale area, and after a 4 km city walk you enter the Monte Mario Park.

One of the most beautiful views of Rome towards the Vatican welcomes us in all its beauty.

From this moment on, you can walk along the streets of the center of Rome that lead to St. Peter’s Square.

Welcome to Rome!!