Stage 77: Montefiascone to Viterbo
Walk 18 km from Montefiascone to Viterbo on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
18 km
Elevation gain
136 m
Elevation loss
346 m
Time
~4.5 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Hills
Highlights along the way
- Viterbo Papal Palace
- San Pellegrino medieval quarter
- City of the Popes
- Thermal baths
What to expect on this stage
Stage 77 of the Via Francigena takes you 18 km from Montefiascone to Viterbo through Italy, climbing 136 metres and descending 346 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.
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.