Cammino dei Tre Villaggi

The Cammino dei Tre Villaggi is a loop circuit that winds for twenty kilometers in the Tuscia Viterbo area.

DISCOVER THE STAGES

Departure from Villa San Giovanni, first STAGE in Barbarano Romano, then Blera, and return to Villa. It is a hymn to slow walking, resilience, territory, and good practices. Pilgrims receive a map with all the relevant information and return with a certificate of “Etruscan Wayfarer.” In a single day, one will see Etruscan cuts, ancient settlements, ravines. One will cross rivers. One will visit two museums and a herbarium. One will come into direct contact with people who live the path year-round.

Scheda Tecnica

  • Lunghezza:

    18 km

  • Tappe:

    3

  • Partenza:

    Villa San Giovanni in Tuscia (VT)

  • Arrivo:

    Villa San Giovanni in Tuscia (VT)

HISTORY

The walk was born as a one-time, annual-scale experience. It is run by a cultural association that takes care of reception, organization, credentials, everything. Over the years, the association decided to transform the Camino into an “open” route, open year-round. The operation has been remarkably successful, and by now the Cammino dei Tre Villaggi is a nationwide example of “good practice” in respecting the land around it. Finally, the fact that it has earned the title of “Italy’s smallest walk” has greatly helped its growth.

WATER SOURCES.

Crossing three villages in 20 km, water supply is not a problem. It is clearly recommended to set off armed with a water bottle (1-2 liters per person, depending on the season), which, however, will be easy to refill at each stop.

SERVICES PRESENT STAGE BY STAGE

There are supermarkets, pharmacies, bars, restaurants, and picnic areas along every single STAGE

SIGNAGE

CAI (classic red and white signs)

I walk three villages (white and blue)

This is the running order

Villa San Giovanni in Tuscia – 141A – 138C – 103 –

Marturanum Park – 13 – 103 –

Barbarano Romano – 105 –

Blera – 141

DANGERS

Both the first and second STAGE revolve around the river. So the main problems are related to mud, puddles, some trees that may fall to the ground. Nothing more. Clearly the route is not recommended (but not impossible) when it has rained heavily.

ACCESSIBILITY

Due to its geographical nature, unfortunately, the Cammino dei Tre Villaggi is not walkable by people with severe disabilities.

ASSOCIATION CONTACTS

Freedom Cultural Association, Piazza Savoia 2, 01010 Villa Sa Giovanni in Tuscia

Pasquale: 3382653141

Damiano: 3936639198

Mail: cammini.freedom@gmail.com

ROAD BOTTOM.

Macco – Dirt : 90%

Asphalt 10%

CREDENTIALS

The walk is an open and free path. However, if one wants to learn about the Three Villages as it is designed and for the deeper meaning it has, the cost is 5 euros per person to be paid to the association (after emailing for an appointment). Pilgrims will receive map and stamp points, and at the end of the trail they will also be given a certificate of “Etruscan Wayfarer.”

TENT WALK

A tent spot is provided halfway along the route, although then the CAMMINO DEI TRE VILLAGGI lasts only one day. The space must be arranged in advance and reserved through the association.

STAGE 01

STAGE 01: Villa San Giovanni – Barbarano Romano

Length: 9.2 km
Height difference: 256m
Estimated time: 3.00 h
Maximum altitude: 417m
Difficulty: Medium

The longest but not the most challenging STAGE of the three. You leave Villa and slowly enter the green space. At first in an area devoted to agriculture, and then more and more towards the forest. Inside the Marturanum Regional Park. Among Etruscan tombs and cuttings. The last refreshment the Pisciarello fountain, before the ascent to Barbarano Romano.

STAGE 02

STAGE 02: Barbarano Romano – Blera

Length: 5.4 km
Positive elevation gain: 41m
Estimated time: 2.00h
Maximum elevation: 341m
Difficulty: Expert

The most “wild,” all-nature STAGE. From Barbarano you descend to the valley, with your feet along the course of the Biedano River. You will not leave it until the arrival, between water crossings, ravines and especially molehills. Ancient ruined hamlets where the water flows and gives the opportunity to stop for a refreshing bath in a unique setting. Back up to Blera not before casting a glance at its splendid private gardens.

STAGE 03

STAGE 03: Blera – Villa San Giovanni

Length: 2.9 or 5 km
Positive elevation gain: 103m
Estimated time: 0.45h
Maximum elevation: 335m
Difficulty Easy: possibility of panoramic variant

Final defaticating and bucolic STAGE. Of muscle recovery. Completely comfortable and mostly on white macco and asphalt. A very sweet return to everyday life. For the more adventurous there is also a scenic variant (3 km is added) that logically climbs and allows a view of the entire route

  • STAGE 1 - Necropolis within the Marturanum Regional Park (Barbarano Romano)
  • STAGE 2 - Biedano Gorge
  • STAGE 3 - Villa San Giovanni in Tuscia, panorama

Diari del cammino

The Cammino Dei Tre Villaggi

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