Stage 76: Bolsena to Montefiascone
Walk 17 km from Bolsena to Montefiascone on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
17 km
Elevation gain
368 m
Elevation loss
147 m
Time
~4.5 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Hills
Highlights along the way
- Lake Bolsena panorama
- Est! Est!! Est!!! wine legend
- Rocca dei Papi (Papal Fortress)
- Church of San Flaviano
What to expect on this stage
Stage 76 of the Via Francigena takes you 17 km from Bolsena to Montefiascone through Italy, climbing 368 metres and descending 147 metres over hills. Most walkers complete this stage in around 4.5 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated easy, with good water sources along the way and moderate shade.
About the Via Francigena
The Via Francigena is the ancient 1,900 km pilgrimage route from Canterbury, England to Rome, Italy, recorded in 990 AD by Archbishop Sigeric of Canterbury. It crosses England, France, Switzerland and Italy across 84 daily stages, ending at St Peter's Square in the Vatican.