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Via Francigena Camino Italy: Last 100km to Rome - 8 Days

Via Francigena Camino Italy: Last 100km to Rome - 8 Days

8 Days
Moderate

Overview

Walk the final stage of one of the world's great pilgrimages on this journey into the Eternal City, following the last 100 kilometres of the Via Francigena from the medieval lakeside town of Montefiascone to Rome. First documented by Archbishop Sigeric of Canterbury in 994 AD, this ancient route has carried sovereigns, emperors, clergy and commoners to the gates of Rome for over a millennium. The walk follows ancient Roman roads through the Etrurian landscape, past the volcanic shores of Lake Bolsena, through the medieval streets of Viterbo and on through forests, parishes and hilltop towns before Rome finally appears on the horizon. Few walks in the world end with a finale quite like this one.

Note: The daily distances on this itinerary add up to closer to 130km in total — this walk is simply known by its popular name, the Last 100km to Rome. Shorter options are available on most days.

Highlights

  • Walk on the Via Francigena and visit the Cistercian Abbey of St Martins in Cimino
  • Visit the ancient stone theatre carved into the rock at Forcassi
  • Explore fascinating landscapes, the Italian countryside and historical sites along the way, including the Necropolis – the Fortress of the Popes
  • Walk via nature reserves, including the regional park of the ancient city of Sutri and its Roman amphitheatre
  • Walk into Rome to the Piazza San Petro and enjoy all the other amazing Roman buildings, including the Colosseum
  • Stay in comfortable, family-run accommodations and enjoy delicious Italian culinary specialties

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Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE IN MONTEFIASCONE

Arrive in Montefiascone as early as you can so you can have the time to explore the town and its medieval monuments and churches. Once a papal town, Montefiascone has a long history that ties itself to Rome and the Via Francigena pilgrimage.

Accommodation

Hotel in Montefiascone

Day 2WALK FROM MONTEFIASCONE TO VITERBO
6 hours
Day 3VITERBO TO VETRALLA
8 hours
Day 4VETRALLA TO SUTRI VIA CAPRANICA
7 hours
Day 5SUTRI TO CAMPAGNANO DI ROMA
7 hours
Day 6CAMPAGNANO DI ROMA TO LA GIUSTINIANA
7 hours
Day 7LA GIUSTINIANA TO ROME
5 hours
Day 8ONWARD TRAVEL
CAfe at night Via Francigena

What's Included

Accommodation

7 Hotel

Meals

6 breakfasts, 1 lunches, and 1 dinners

Transfers

  • Luggage Transfers

Guidance & Support

  • Printed itinerary & walk notes
  • Stroll walking app
  • 24/7 on-trip support

How We Rate This Walk

3

Stroll Walking Level

Moderate

Rated by our team — we walk every route before we recommend it.

Expect some hills and longer walking days. A reasonable level of fitness will help you enjoy the experience.

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Days on the trail

Average per walking day

Gain per day

4/10

Trail difficulty

Where You'll Stay

Nights are spent in small family-run boutique guesthouses and three-star hotels, each chosen for their character, location and connection to the region. Your hosts are genuinely knowledgeable about the history and culture of the towns you pass through and are always happy to share recommendations. Occasional substitutions of equivalent quality may be made — these will always be discussed during the booking process.

Hotel Palazzo Riario (Viterbo room 2
Hotel Domus Sessoriana Roma rooftop
Hotel Urbano room
Hotel Urbano foyer
Hotel Palazzo Riario foyer
Hotel Palazzo Riario (Viterbo room
notti d'oriente sutri outside
Albergo Benigni Campagnano restaurant
Resort La Rocchetta La Giustiniana-Roma room 2
Hotel Domus Sessoriana Roma room

What You'll Eat

Seven breakfasts, one picnic lunch and one dinner are included throughout the walk. On all other days, lunch and dinner are yours to explore independently, with cafes, food stores and excellent restaurants available in the towns along the route. Your hosts will happily provide a list of local dining recommendations each evening. Please advise us of any food allergies or intolerances at the time of booking — if you have severe allergies, bringing some of your own snacks is recommended.


Via Francigena Camino Italy: Last 100km to Rome - 8 Days food
Via Francigena Camino Italy: Last 100km to Rome - 8 Days food
Via Francigena Camino Italy: Last 100km to Rome - 8 Days food
Via Francigena Camino Italy: Last 100km to Rome - 8 Days food
Via Francigena Camino Italy: Last 100km to Rome - 8 Days food
Via Francigena Camino Italy: Last 100km to Rome - 8 Days food

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The Via Francigena Experience

Wonder
Follow Archbishop Sigeric’s ancient pilgrimage through Val d’Elsa hilltop villages
See Lucca’s Volto Santo, then wander to San Gimignano’s medieval towers
Arrive in Rome via Monte Mario Belvedere and Piazza San Pietro
Wellness
Moderate graded trails through Val d’Elsa vineyards, olive fields and forest
Revive weary legs with a dip beneath Monte Gelato waterfalls
Family-run boutique B&Bs, generous breakfasts and Tuscan culinary specialities nightly
Nature
Volcanic ridgelines above Bolsena Lake and the plain below the Cimini Mountains
Streamside paths, shaded forests and serene country trails towards Rome
Etruscan thermal pools at Caldane and wooded Renai Forest approaches

From

£900/person

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