Stage 79: Vetralla to Capranica
Walk 15 km from Vetralla to Capranica on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
15 km
Elevation gain
156 m
Elevation loss
179 m
Time
~4 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Hills
Highlights along the way
- Etruscan sunken roads (vie cave)
- Hazelnut orchards
- Tufa landscape
What to expect on this stage
Stage 79 of the Via Francigena takes you 15 km from Vetralla to Capranica through Italy, climbing 156 metres and descending 179 metres over hills. 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 good 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.