The Marches, overlooking the Adriatic Sea and still untraveled by mass tourism, is home to Routes that wind through rolling hills, medieval villages, mountain ranges and landscapes that are nothing short of astonishing.
From the 400 kilometers of the CAMMINO DEI CAPPUCCINI, which traverses the most authentic heart of the region, to the 167 kilometers of the Cammino Francescano della Marca, which interweaves Umbria and Marche, to memory walks such as the Cammino dei Forti and the Grande Anello dei Borghi Ascolani: every Cammino in this Region is an invitation to slow down, observe, enjoy and connect with this extraordinary and still little-known territory.
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Complete list of Paths in the Marche region
Below is a list of all the Cammini in the Marche region on the Cammini d’Italia portal.
Cammino dei Cappuccini
Length: 400 km
Stages: 17
Departure: Fossombrone
Arrival: Ascoli Piceno
The Cammino dei Cappuccini is a 400-kilometer pilgrimage through the heart of the Marche region.
Departing from Fossombrone and with its central point in Camerino-where the first convent of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin stands-the route reaches the Shrine of St. Seraphim in Ascoli Piceno.
A physically demanding journey that winds through continuous ups and downs, revealing the more autêntica soul of the Marche hinterland. Paths creep past hermitages hidden in wild woods, Franciscan convents on the edge of cities and monasteries laden with centuries-old wisdom. Ancient Romanesque abbeys tell stories of spirituality and land, in a landscape of rolling hills and wild mountains.
Marche shows itself here in its most authentic essence: a region of small villages, far from metropolises, where the inhabitant lives in harmony with the land, cultivating it with respect.
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Cammino Francescano della Marca
Length: 167 km
Stages: 8
Departure: Assisi
Arrival: Ascoli Piceno
The Cammino Francescano della Marca is a 167-kilometer itinerary that weaves Umbria and Marche into a tale of nature, spirituality and history. The journey begins in Assisi, the international spiritual heartland, and passes through four nature parks: Mount Subasio, Altolina, Colfiorito and the Sibillini Mountains.
River springs, crystal-clear waterfalls, silent marshes, boundless plateaus and lush forests, with stretches opening onto striking views of the Adriatic.
STAGES such as Spello, Foligno and the Colfiorito plateau follow one after another, eventually reaching medieval villages in the Marche region such as Sarnano and concluding in the “white city” of Ascoli Piceno.
A Way that is both a journey and an open-air museum, where walkers can admire artistic evidence spanning different eras, from pre-Romanesque to Baroque architecture, in the footsteps of St. Francis.
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Cammino dei Forti
The Cammino dei Forti is a 120-kilometer loop around San Severino Marche, in the heart of the upper Macerata area.
The name recalls the ancient defensive fortresses that dot the route, the true protagonists of a geographical tale that combines history and nature.
Passing through the towns of San Severino Marche, Serrapetrona, Castelraimondo, Gagliole and Matelica, the Cammino rediscovers the ancient defensive systems of once rival territories.
The nature of the Marche Apennines provides a generous backdrop: rolling hills, colorful landscapes, lush vegetation that envelops walkers.
A versatile route that meets the needs of every traveler: accommodations alternate with authorized camping areas, allowing you to experience the nature of the Marche region according to your own travel style.
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Mimi Mermaid Walk
Length: 79 km
Stages: 3
Departure: San Benedetto del Tronto
Arrival: Sirolo
The Mermaid Mithi Trail runs along the Marche coast, offering an itinerary that alternates between coastal stretches and paths in the hilly hinterland. The name recalls the legend of the mermaid Mitì, guardian of the Adriatic waters, who according to popular tradition protected fishermen and guided sailors along these coasts.
The route passes through seaside villages, coastal pine forests and scenic headlands, with the possibility of walking often overlooking the sea. Particularly accessible to less experienced walkers, the path presents moderate difficulty with a low overall elevation gain.
The presence of numerous accommodations along the route and the proximity to the Adriatic railway line make this path flexible and suitable even for partial routes.
The Mimi Mermaid Walk is this: an invitation to slowness, to simplicity, to finding oneself, one step at a time.
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Via Lauretana Rome – Assisi – Loreto
Length: 192 km
Stages: 7
Departure: Rome
Arrival: Loreto
The Via Lauretana represents one of Italy’s great spiritual paths, linking Rome to Loreto via Assisi in a route that runs through Lazio, Umbria and, finally, Marche.
This historic itinerary retraces the ancient pilgrimage routes to the Shrine of the Holy House of Loreto, one of Europe’s most important destinations for Marian devotion. The Marche section, which continues from Assisi to Loreto, traverses beautiful Apennine landscapes: from the Colfiorito plateau to villages such as Camerino, Tolentino, Macerata and Recanati, to the final descent to the Adriatic Sea.
The spiritual dimension is constantly intertwined with the naturalistic one: from the woods of the Valnerina to views of the Sibillini Mountains, to the final descent to the Adriatic Sea. The path is marked with the stylized seashell symbol and offers a network of accommodations including parish facilities, hostels and farmhouses.
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Walk in the Mutated Lands
Length: 250 km
Stages: 14
Departure: Fabriano
Arrival: L’Aquila
The Cammino nelle Terre Mutate was created as a path of memory and rebirth, crossing the territories of the Marche, Umbria, Lazio and Abruzzo regions affected by the 2009 and 2016-2017 earthquakes.
This itinerary is not just a physical walk, but an act of presence and support for communities that have experienced the trauma of the earthquake and are working to rebuild their future.
The route traverses Apennine landscapes from the Sibillini Mountains to the Gran Sasso and Laga Mountains, touching villages such as Camerino, Ussita, Visso, Norcia, Castelluccio, Arquata del Tronto, Accumoli and Amatrice that still bear visible signs of destruction alongside recovery and resilience projects.
Walking here means meeting people who have chosen to stay, listening to stories of pain and hope, supporting small local economies through widespread hospitality. The difficulty is medium to high, with significant elevation gains that can reach 1,000 meters and stretches at high altitude, but the emotional and human power of this walk makes it a deeply transformative experience.
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Grande Anello dei Borghi Ascolani
Length: 100 km
Stages: 7
Departure: Ascoli Piceno
Arrival: Ascoli Piceno
The Grande Anello dei Borghi Ascolani is a 100-kilometer looping journey, starting and returning to Ascoli Piceno, through an area rich in history and nature. The route encompasses the towns of Venarotta, Comunanza, Roccafluvione, Montegallo and Acquasanta Terme, at the foot of striking mountain ranges such as Ceresa, Monti Gemelli, Sibillini and Monti della Laga.
The common thread of the Trail is the defensive history of the ancient state of Ascoli, which in the Middle Ages could count on 32 castles under its jurisdiction. Amid the ruins of ancient fortresses and solitary hermitages, the route becomes a total immersion in the enchanted atmosphere of medieval villages, an opportunity to encounter the deepest soul of Le Marche and the warmth of its inhabitants.
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For those who wish to delve deeper and better plan their own Camino, we invite you to visit each Cammino’s file, via the links in the article, or in the “Cammini” section of the site, filtering by “Marche” Region.
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