Stage 83: La Storta to Monte Mario
Walk 16 km from La Storta to Monte Mario on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
16 km
Elevation gain
123 m
Elevation loss
158 m
Time
~4 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Urban
Highlights along the way
- Monte Mario — Mons Gaudii (Hill of Joy)
- First view of St Peter's dome
- Medieval pilgrims' viewpoint
What to expect on this stage
Stage 83 of the Via Francigena takes you 16 km from La Storta to Monte Mario through Italy, climbing 123 metres and descending 158 metres over urban. Most walkers complete this stage in around 4 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated easy, with good water sources along the way and moderate shade.
Getting there
Public transport access: train.
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.