Pilgrims’ ways towards Rome- Francigena in the South from Velletri to Castel Gandolfo

Interest in the Pilgrims' Ways is growing worldwide and in recent years, a renewed awareness and focus on sustainability have made them one of the most popular forms of experiential tourism.

The Jubilee 2025 is the perfect opportunity to walk the sections of the Via Francigena, the Via Francigena in the South and the Saint Francis Walk that lead to Rome, because walking towards Rome is a continuous discovery among nature, spirituality, history and encounters along the road: a way to get back in touch with oneself, through the slowness of the journey and the deep emotions that emerge step by step.

Saturday 14 June sees the start of the penultimate stage of the Via Francigena in the South from Velletri to the Cathedral of San Pancrazio in Albano Laziale.

Route Via Francigena in the South

From the railway station in Velletri you will walk through the historic centre to Piazza Garibaldi and from there by bus to Via Colle Caldara. The route begins with a short climb, continues through the splendid woods of the Regional Park of the Castelli Romani and continues through Nemi, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, where there will be a stop for lunch.

Meeting point at 9:00 a.m. at Piazza Martiri Ungheria, Velletri railway station, departure at 9:30 a.m., arrival in Albano Laziale.

Bring with you: packed lunch, water, waterproof jacket and/or poncho and suitable shoes.

Distance: 16 km
Difficulty: Easy/Medium
How to get there: FS Velletri station
How to get back to Rome: FS Albano Laziale station or Cotral to metro Anagnina

The walks in the province of Rome are organised as part of the Cammini verso Roma - Giubileo 2025 project, promoted by the Assessorato all'Ambiente, with the organisation of Zétema and in collaboration with Federtrek.