8-day Last 100km of Via Francigena Walking Holiday

Arrive in of Montefiascone, purched on top of a hill overlooking the Bolsena lake. This Papel town has many medieval monuments and churches worth visiting 

The route from Montefiascone is along a plain that divides the Bolsena Lake from the Cimini Mountains. 

The outline of the hills is sometimes mild and allow wide sights on the whole territory. There are no residential areas along the route, but there are some old drinking fountains. Arrive in Viterbo and take some time to visit the lovely old town. Dinner on your own in one of the restaurants in town. 

Challenge: 6 hours, 18 km / 11 mi, 174m ascent, 430m descent

On the first part of today's itinerary you will be exploring the Etruscan hollow roads then you will immerse in the typical Etruscan countryside. There are no villages along the way to Vetralla.countryside. If you choose to walk the official route more challenging and all along the slopes of Cimini Mountiains, moslty inside the forest you cross the village of San Martino al Cimino.

Dinner is included at the accommodation tonight. 

Challenge: 8 hours, 21 km / 13 mi, 5488m ascent, 547m descent

Today the route is quite long. From Vetralla you walk along the volcano side, which crater was occupied by the Lake Vico in the past. Continue the itinerary across the Etruscan countryside until you reach the tiny village of Capranica. From here you walk down to a tuff gorge by following the stream. The track is very striking but sometimes it could be difficult because of the water flow. 

Finally arrive at you accommodation in Sutri where you can enjoy a nice dinner. 

Challenge: 7 hours, 24 km / 15 mi, 376m ascent, 383m descent

The first section of the route moves across fields till Monterosi till you reach the Monte Gelatowaterfalls, a park where you can rest and have a bath. Then you walk along a panoramic excavated street leading to Campagnano doors.

To shorten the day’s walk it is possible to pre-arrange a morning transfer to the picturesque village of Monterosi, from where you walk to Campagnano di Roma. 

Challenge: 7 hours, 24 km / 15 mi, 279m ascent, 302m descent

The day’s excursion is along the Roman countryside. The itinerary is quite flat with dirt roads or country trails, with just some hill in the final part.  You will need to cross a stream and this could be more difficult just in particular conditions of water flow. 

Dinner is on your own tonight. 

Challenge: 7 hours, 25 km / 15,5 mi, 451m ascent, 636m descent

After breakfast, you set off for the last leg of your modern day 'pilgrimage' along the Via Francigena to Rome - the 'Eternal City'. You can choose to reach Rome by public transportation or walk your way to Rome. Part of the walk to the city is through the Insugherata park, a beautiful natural reserve a few steps away from the bustling city. As you approach the eternal city you can stop for a triumphant photograph at the Monte Mario Belvedere. From here you are able to see a glimpse of the dome of Saint Peter's, before descending towards the city to finally reach Piazza San Pietro, your ending point and that of many pilgrims throughout the centuries.

You will be immediately fascinated by the magnificent history, monuments and archaeological areas of Rome. Discover the city's amazing restaurants and traditional cuisine. If you want to maximise your time in Rome it is possible to skip most of today's walk by  taking a local bus and train.

Challenge:  5 hours, 18 km / 11 mi, 360m ascent, 450m descent

The trip and our services end after breakfast unless you have pre-book an extra in night in Rome or other destinations in Italy.