Stage 78: Viterbo to Vetralla
Walk 18 km from Viterbo to Vetralla on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
18 km
Elevation gain
236 m
Elevation loss
178 m
Time
~4.5 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Hills
Highlights along the way
- Ancient Via Cassia
- Cimini hills
- Etruscan heritage
What to expect on this stage
Stage 78 of the Via Francigena takes you 18 km from Viterbo to Vetralla through Italy, climbing 236 metres and descending 178 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 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.