Latium, the heart of central Italy, is a region that offers an incredible variety of landscapes, history and culture, making it an ideal destination for lovers of the Camminos.
This land, which is home to the capital city of Rome, is a mosaic of diverse environments: from the Tyrrhenian coasts to the Apennine mountains, from paths that cross ancient Roman roads to those that wind through medieval villages, passing through hills, volcanic lakes and river valleys.
Among the best-known Paths, we find the Via Francigena, which crosses the Region from north to south, but Lazio is also home to numerous other lesser-known but equally fascinating routes that allow us to discover its different souls.
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Complete list of Paths in Lazio
Below is a list of all the Paths in Lazio on the Paths of Italy portal.
Via Francigena
Length: 3200 km
Stages: 105
Departure: Canterbury
Arrival: Rome or Santa Maria di Leuca if you wish to proceed along the Southern VIA FRANCIGENA
The Via Francigena is a historic Route that crosses Europe, uniting peoples, cultures and ideas. Following in the footsteps of ancient pilgrims, this thousand-year-old route winds through 5 states, 16 regions and more than 600 municipalities, offering a journey rich in history, art and spirituality.
The Camino begins in Canterbury, UK, and passes through France and Switzerland before entering Italy. On Italian soil, the Via FRANCIGENA touches several regions, including Lazio, offering pilgrims and modern travelers a unique experience.
The history of this Way dates back to the early Middle Ages, when the Lombards created a safe route to connect the Kingdom of Pavia to the southern duchies. This route, initially known as the “Via di Monte Bardone,” later became the Via FRANCIGENA.
The current route is largely based on the travel diary of Sigeric, Archbishop of Canterbury, who in 990 A.D. noted the 80 STAGE stages of his return from Rome. This document is considered the most authoritative source for reconstructing the original itinerary.
Today, the Via FRANCIGENA is a Way accessible to all, free of technical difficulties and suitable for walking or cycling. It offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in European history and the beauty of the landscapes traversed, including those of Latium and its eternal city.
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Romea Strata
Length: 1068 km
Stages: 51
Departure: Tarvisio
Arrival: Rome
The Romea Strata is a historic Camino that crosses Europe, connecting the Baltic Sea to Rome. In Italy, the main route stretches 1068 km, entering from Tarvisio and crossing seven regions, including Lombardy.
This ancient route, originally used for commercial purposes, transporting amber, salt, iron and silk, was transformed over time into a route of pilgrimage and cultural exchange. The Romea Strata saw the passage of such illustrious figures as Copernicus, Kepler and Galileo Galilei, contributing to the spread of not only Christianity, but also Judaism and Protestantism.
The Italian section takes about a month and a half on foot or 15-20 days by bicycle. Along the way, walkers will encounter numerous architectural and cultural relics, including churches, museums and historic hospitality venues.
In addition to the main route, there are several international and domestic branches that connect to the main route, allowing walkers to customize their itinerary.
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Grande Cammino dei BRIGANTI
Length: 500 km
Stages: 28 (35 if the traditional CAMMINO DEI BRIGANTI is included)
Departure: Sante Marie and Tagliacozzo
Arrival: Potenza
The Grande Cammino dei BRIGANTI offers a deep immersion into the history, traditions and culture of southern Italy.
This route, designed by Luca Gianotti, winds through five regions: Abruzzo, Lazio, Molise, Campania and Basilicata, following the footsteps of General Borjes in his escape from Vulture to the Papal States.
Each STAGE of the walk is dedicated to a different brigand, paying tribute to the complex history of brigandage in these lands. In 1861, there were 39 bands in Abruzzo, 42 on the border with the Papal State, 15 in Molise and 47 in the hinterland of Irpinia and Lucania.
This Cammino is a journey through time, allowing walkers to retrace the roads of a civil war that deeply scarred Southern Italy.
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Cammino Naturale dei Parchi
Length: 430 km
Stages: 25
Departure: Rome, Circus Maximus
Arrival: L’Aquila
The Cammino Naturale dei Parchi is a trail that connects Rome to L’Aquila, crossing three provinces and 42 municipalities, some of which are counted among the most beautiful villages in Italy. Conceived by a group of technicians and park rangers from the protected areas of the Lazio Region, this Cammino is an ode to the biodiversity and natural beauty of the Central Apennines.
The route passes through seven protected natural areas, including four regional parks and two nature reserves in Lazio, and a national park between the provinces of Rieti and L’Aquila.
Walkers will have the opportunity to observe the rich local wildlife, which includes wolves, deer, golden eagles and the Marsican brown bear.
In addition to its naturalistic value, the Cammino also touches areas affected by the recent earthquakes in Central Italy, offering an opportunity to express solidarity through sustainable tourism.
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CAMMINO DI SAN TOMMASO
Length: 316 km
Stages: 16
Departure: Rome
Arrival: Ortona
The Cammino di San Tommaso is a route that connects Rome to Ortona, in the province of Chieti, crossing Lazio and Abruzzo. This Way is unique in the world because it links the burial places of two Apostles: St. Peter in Rome and St. Thomas in Ortona.
Along the way, walkers can visit archaeological sites from different eras, perfectly preserved medieval villages and places of great spirituality.
Among the most significant STAGE stops are Artena with its maze of alleyways, Genazzano with the Colonna Castle, Subiaco with its Benedictine monasteries, and Ortona with the Cathedral of St. Thomas the Apostle.
The Camino also offers unique nature experiences, such as the stretch of the Via Appia Antica in the Regional Park, the Sanctuary of the Holy Trinity in Vallepietra carved into the rock, and the ancient “pagliare” in the Abruzzo forests.
There is no shortage of places of great spiritual importance such as the Shrine of the Holy Face in Manoppello and the Shrine of the Eucharistic Miracle in Lanciano.
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CAMMINO DI SAN BENEDETTO
Length: 300 km
Stages: 16
Departure: Norcia
Arrival: Montecassino
The Cammino di San Benedetto is an itinerary that retraces the most significant places in the saint’s life. From Norcia, St. Benedict’s birthplace, the Cammino winds through Umbria and Lazio to Montecassino, touching on Subiaco, where the saint lived for more than 30 years.
This route offers a variety of landscapes, from the unspoiled nature of the Sibillini Mountains to the beech forests of the Reatini Mountains, passing through the Lucretili and Simbruini Mountains. Walkers will pass through villages rich in history such as Cascia, Monteleone di Spoleto, and Leonessa, encountering places linked to other saints such as St. Rita and St. Francis of Assisi.
Among the most significant STAGES are Subiaco, with the Sacro Speco and the Abbey of St. Scholastica, the Charterhouse of Trisulti in the Ernici Mountains, and the Abbey of Casamari. The Way ends in Montecassino, the mother house of the Benedictine order and a symbol of European Christian culture.
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CAMMINO DELLA REGINA CAMILLA
Length: 175 km
Stages: 13
Departure: Priverno-Fossanova train station
Arrival: Priverno-Fossanova train station
The Cammino della Regina Camilla is a loop trail named after the legendary queen of the Volscians, narrated in Virgil’s Aeneid. Conceived by the Associazione A Piedi Liberi, the Cammino passes through all the villages of the Amaseno Valley, offering an experience of connection with the territory as well as with local communities.
The route, which can be tackled on foot, mountain bike or horseback, follows ancient transhumance paths, mule tracks and pilgrimage routes. It touches places of great historical and natural interest such as the Abbey of Fossanova, Priverno, Roccagorga, and many other characteristic villages.
This Cammino is the result of a project that actively involved local communities, particularly young people, in its implementation. It connects to other existing paths such as the Via Francigena in the South and aims to promote sustainable and conscious tourism in the Region.
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Cammino di San Filippo Neri
Length: 120 km
Stages: 7
Departure: Cassino
Arrival: Gaeta
The CAMMINO DI SAN FILIPPO NERI retraces the footsteps of the first pilgrimage made by the “Saint of Joy.”
This route is not just a walking experience, but a true journey of the spirit. An immersion in the land that will take one thousand to zero and zero to one thousand!
Starting from Cassino, in the shadow of the famous monastery, the Cammino follows the course of the Gari and Garigliano rivers, passing through the historic towns of S.Angelo and S.Ambrogio. The route offers a combination of history, nature and spirituality, allowing pilgrims to immerse themselves in river landscapes rich in flora and fauna.
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Cammino Tuscia 103
Length: 110 km
Stages: 8
Departure: Orte Scalo
Arrival: Tarquinia
The Cammino Tuscia 103 traverses the ancient land of southern Etruria, from the valley of the Tiber River to the Tyrrhenian Sea.
This itinerary offers an incredible variety of experiences and landscapes, from the Monte Cimino Beech Forest (UNESCO World Heritage Site) to the Vico Reserve with its volcanic lake.
The Trail touches important Etruscan-Roman archaeological sites and medieval villages, ending in historic Tarquinia.
A special feature of this Cammino is its accessibility by public transportation, with four train stations along the route allowing for flexible travel arrangements.
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Cammino del Salto
Length: 100 km
Stages: 6
Departure: Peschieta (RI)
Arrival: Peschieta (RI)
The Cammino del Salto is a loop itinerary that revolves around the artificial lake of the same name in the province of Rieti.
Located in the geographical area of Cicolano, this Cammino passes through the municipalities of Fiamignano, Petrella Salto, Varco Sabino and Pescorocchiano.
In addition to the picturesque Salto Lake, the undisputed Protagonist of this itinerary, the route offers numerous natural and historical points of interest, promising a rich and varied experience to walkers.
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Cammino dei Briganti
Length: 100 km
Stages: 7
Departure: Sante Marie
Arrival: Sante Marie
IL CAMMINO DEI BRIGANTI is a loop trail that starts from the small town of Sante Marie in Abruzzo and retraces the roads traversed by the Band of Cartore brigands as they crossed the Velino and Sirente Park, who moved through the valleys on the border between Lazio and Abruzzo to escape the Sabaudis.
The Cammino offers an immersion in local history, telling the stories of those, who, unwilling to bend to the will of royalty, are called “free spirits” rather than mere brigands.
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Cammino DEGLI AURUNCI
Length: 88.5 km
Stages: 4
Departure: Minturno
Arrival: Itri
The Cammino degli Aurunci winds through the heart of the Aurunci Mountains in southern Lazio, from which it takes its name.
Its distinguishing feature is its proximity to the sea, with Mount Petrella holding the European record as the highest mountain closest to the sea.
The route, which can be tackled either on foot or by mountain bike, offers views of the Gulf of Gaeta, from Vesuvius to the Pontine Islands.
The arrival point is the Shrine of the Madonna della Civita in Itri, a traditional pilgrimage destination.
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Cammino della Sibilla
Length: 87.8 km
Stages: 6
Departure: Rieti
Arrival: Tivoli
The Cammino della Sibilla is a fascinating route that connects two important historical centers in Lazio: Rieti and Tivoli. The route starts from the charming Piazza San Rufo in Rieti, known as the “center of Italy,” and ends in the small square adjacent to the temples of Vesta and the Sibyl in Tivoli, from which the Cammino della Sibilla takes its name.
Along its 87 kilometers, this itinerary offers a rich and varied experience, combining history, culture, art, gastronomy and nature in one journey.
Each STAGE offers new discoveries: from archaeological remains that tell the region’s thousand-year history, to churches and monuments that testify to the artistic and cultural importance of these places.
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Cammino dei Tre Villaggi
Length: 18 km
Stages: 3
Departure: Villa San Giovanni in Tuscia (VT)
Arrival: Villa San Giovanni in Tuscia (VT)
The Cammino dei Tre Villaggi is a short but intense circular route in the Tuscia Viterbo area.
This itinerary is the shortest Camino in Italy and can be completed in one day, still offering an experience rich in history and nature.
Walkers can admire Etruscan cuts, ancient settlements and picturesque ravines. The walk promotes a slow and conscious approach to the area, allowing participants to come into direct contact with local culture and people.
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For those who wish to learn more and better plan their own Camino, we invite you to visit the file of each Camino, via the links in the article, or in the “Paths” section of the site, filtering by Region “Lazio.”
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