Stage 84: Monte Mario to St Peter's Square
Walk 8 km from Monte Mario to St Peter's Square, Rome on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
8 km
Elevation gain
135 m
Elevation loss
195 m
Time
~2 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Urban
Highlights along the way
- Ponte Milvio (Battle of the Milvian Bridge, 312 AD)
- Tiber River walk
- Via della Conciliazione approach
- St Peter's Square — ARRIVAL!
- Testimonium certificate at the sacristy
What to expect on this stage
Stage 84 of the Via Francigena takes you 8 km from Monte Mario to St Peter's Square, Rome through Italy, climbing 135 metres and descending 195 metres over urban. Most walkers complete this stage in around 2 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.