Stage 80: Capranica to Sutri
Walk 12 km from Capranica to Sutri on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
12 km
Elevation gain
72 m
Elevation loss
154 m
Time
~3 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Hills
Highlights along the way
- Sutri Etruscan amphitheatre (carved from rock)
- Madonna del Parto (Mithraic cave temple)
- Sutri Cathedral
- Three millennia of history
What to expect on this stage
Stage 80 of the Via Francigena takes you 12 km from Capranica to Sutri through Italy, climbing 72 metres and descending 154 metres over hills. Most walkers complete this stage in around 3 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated easy, with good water sources along the way and good 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.