Discover the ancient pilgrim walks that cross the territory of Rome. This page features a selection of the best pilgrim trails in Rome recommended by experts. Filter the results to best suit your needs. Each route contains useful information to help you plan each stage of your pilgrimage.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful pilgrim walks in Rome
Pilgrim Trail
· South East England
Via Francigena
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Difficulty
difficult
2,107.9 km
560:08 h
22,976 m
22,973 m
The Via Francigena leads from the cathedral in Canterbury in southeastern Great Britain through France and Switzerland to St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
Pilgrim Trail
· Lazio
Francis route
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Difficulty
difficult
543 km
175:00 h
14,861 m
14,944 m
The Francis route leads from Sant'Ellero near Florence through Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio via Assisi to Rome.
Pilgrim Trail
· Lazio
Lazio Blue Route - Itinerary of the Seaside Villages of Lazio - Stage 10 Rome EUR - Rome Center
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
Stage 10
10 km
2:35 h
29 m
28 m
This stage follows the Tiber from the modernity of EUR to the Basilica of San Pietro, passing through green spaces, industrial archaeology, and the symbols of eternal Rome.
Pilgrim Trail
· Lazio
Lazio Blue Route - Itinerary of the Seaside Villages of Lazio - Stage 9 Fiumicino - Rome Eur
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
Stage 9
27.9 km
6:50 h
29 m
11 m
From the coast of Fiumicino to EUR, between imperial archaeology, the Tiber River, natural environments, and the symbolic architecture of the twentieth century. A journey that connects coast and city.
Pilgrim Trail
· Pays du St-Bernard
The Via Francigena
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
1,017.9 km
276:42 h
12,462 m
14,909 m
The Via Francigena is a route consisting of 79 stages, about 1800 km long, starting from Canterbury in England and ending in Rome.
The Italian section begins at the Great St Bernard Pass and extends over 45 stages.
Pilgrim Trail
· Rome
Via Francigena: La Storta - Rome / St. Peter's Basilica
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 54
16.3 km
4:14 h
0 m
147 m
The “Via Francigena” is one of the three Christian pilgrimage routes of the Middle Ages, whose main axis leads from Canterbury in England to Rome. This documentation initially covers the section from Pontarlier to Rome.
Pilgrim Trail
· Monterotondo
Francis Way Monterodondo - Rome St. Peter’s Square
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
33.5 km
8:42 h
351 m
470 m
Francis Way Assisi - Rome: Stage 16 - From Monterodondo to Rome
Pilgrim Trail
· Rome
Via Francigena: Campagnano di Roma - La Storta
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 53
24.9 km
6:48 h
388 m
480 m
The "Via Francigena" is one of the 3 Christian pilgrimage routes of the Middle Ages, with its main axis leading from Canterbury in England to Rome. This documentation initially covers the section from Pontarlier to Rome.
Pilgrim Trail
· Vatican
Via di Francesco - The Southern Way - From Rome to Assisi
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
250.6 km
74:35 h
6,220 m
5,876 m
The Via di Francesco is a route that unfolds over 22 stages across the regions of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. It is possible to follow the Path along 3 routes: the Northern Way, the Southern Way, and the Roman Way.
Pilgrim Trail
· Rome
Via Francigena: Variant Via Trionfale
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
2.3 km
0:36 h
0 m
95 m
The "Via Francigena" is one of the 3 Christian pilgrimage routes of the Middle Ages, whose main axis leads from Canterbury in England to Rome. This documentation initially covers the section from Pontarlier to Rome.

