Lazio is the region of paths: itineraries and paths represent strategic tools for tourism promotion, knowledge and enhancement, as well as an identity characteristic for the territories. Villages and landscapes are connected to each other by a network of streets that are the flagship of the "slow" and "outdoor" tourist segment, a slow tourism on a human scale, through which to rediscover the true dimension of time and space.

They are ancient paths of pilgrimage, roads of conquest and trade, paths of art and history, coming from the West and the East of Europe, which intertwine around Rome, both as a final stop and as a passage for pilgrimages and travel overseas.

CAMMINO DI SAN BENEDETTO

Just over 300 km, to be covered on foot, by bicycle or on horseback, through the green heart of Italy: a path that moves from Umbria, enters Lazio, and runs through it, up to its southernmost border, attached to the Campania.

The Way unites the three most important Benedictine places, through cart tracks, dirt roads and secondary roads. Norcia, birthplace of St. Benedict; Subiaco, where the Saint lived for thirty years and founded numerous monasteries; Montecassino, where he spent the last part of his life, and fulfilled the Rule that bears his name. 

CAMMINO DI SAN FRANCESCO

In 2003 when it was inaugurated, the path was located only in the territory of the Valle Santa Rieti, in an area of ​​80 kilometers. Today it has been extended to an interregional dimension that goes from Assisi to Rome or vice versa, through ten stages, to ideally relive the human and spiritual journey of the Saint.

There are four sanctuaries that are part of the original itinerary, ideally arranged at the four ends of a mystical cross: Fontecolombo, Greccio, Poggio Bustone, La Foresta.

In addition to walking, the path can be tackled on horseback or by mountain bike, thanks to the stables and rentals that provide them, following the most suitable paths for these sports practices, along the way there are accommodation facilities where you can stop for the night. The sanctuaries, for those with physical or age-related problems, can be reached by car or even by bus.

VIA AMERINA

The Via Amerina was born as a link between Veio and Ameria, the current Amelia. A privileged access point for Rome, it has been crossed by numerous armies and for this reason it still has watchtowers and castles. The route of the Via Amerina nel Lazio, about 60 km long, passes through volcanic territories, the Tiber Valley, woods, tuff spurs, water courses and ancient finds from pre-Roman times. Today it is largely practicable on the original route from the Baccano valley to Amelia. Access is also guaranteed by public service (buses and trains).

VIA FRANCIGENA

The Via Francigena, which goes from Canterbury to Rome, is a main road traveled in the past by thousands of pilgrims traveling to reach the tombs and the place of martyrdom of Saints Peter and Paul.

It was the most important of the great connecting routes that crossed Europe in the Middle Ages. For seven centuries the entire medieval West passed through this road: it is the first real road that unites Europe.

 

It owes its name to the fact that it was used as a gateway to this side of the Alps by the Franks, who made it the most important link with the Mediterranean regions. During the period of the Crusades it was traveled by the Knights Templar who had to reach Jerusalem.

NATURAL WALK OF THE PARKS

The Natural Path of the Parks was designed not only for expert hikers, but for all those who want to experience a regenerating experience for body and soul. It is a "secular" journey through the valley bottoms, woods and mountains. It is an exciting journey that goes from Rome to L'Aquila, to experience experiential tourism, promoting the protection and enhancement of the cultural and environmental heritage.

430 exciting kilometers of walking divided into 25 total stages and modulated meeting 42 Municipalities, along the Central Apennines in connection between Lazio (Rome) and Abruzzo (L'Aquila) through four Regional Parks: that of the Appia Antica, of the Castelli Romani, Monti Simbruini and Monti Lucretili, two Regional Nature Reserves, that of Monte Navegna and Cervia and that of the Duchessa Mountains and finally the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga. It is possible to travel through individual stages of the itinerary, thanks to the possibility of reaching most of the access points to the itinerary by public transport.

 

 

 

THE LAZIO WALKS

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