Cammino dei Protomartiri Francescani
Umbria, Italy
Italy · Terni, Italy → Terni, Italy
Distance
109 km
Stages
6
Difficulty
moderate
Best months
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
About
A 115-kilometer cultural walk through Umbria, where history whispers from ancient churches and the air carries the scent of wild rosemary. The Cammino dei Protomartiri Francescani unfolds in six stages, starting and ending in Terni, a town in Roman heritage.
It weaves through Perticara, Moricone, and Fongalle, each step in Franciscan significance. With a total elevation gain of 1,568 meters, this route offers a moderate challenge, inviting beginners year-round to traverse rolling hills and vibrant valleys, where every turn reveals a new story.
Stages
6 stages
Stage 1Distance11 kmAscent264 mDescent49 m
Stage 2Stroncone → Calvi dell'Umbria
moderateDistance21 kmAscent578 mDescent542 m
Stage 3Calvi dell'Umbria → Narni
moderateDistance28 kmAscent339 mDescent529 m
Stage 4Narni → San Gemini
moderateDistance20 kmAscent327 mDescent190 m
Stage 5Distance12 kmAscent55 mDescent250 m
Stage 6Cesi → Terni
easyDistance17 kmAscent5 mDescent5 m
Points of interest
- Sant'Antonio di Padova
Sant'Antonio di Padova. 20th-century sanctuary in Renaissance Revival style, dedicated to Anthony of Padua, designed by Cesare Bazzani, in Terni, Italy.
- Torre Maggiore Mount
Torre Maggiore Mount. Natural landmark, in province of Terni, Italy, at 1,121 m elevation, built in limestone.
- Mount Argento
- Sant'Agnese
- Interamna Nahars
- Palazzo del Governo
Palazzo del Governo. Palace, designed by Cesare Bazzani, in Terni, Italy.
- San Tommaso
San Tommaso. Museum, in Terni, Italy, designated as Italian national heritage.
- Torre Barbarasa
Torre Barbarasa. Tower, in Terni, Italy, designated as Italian national heritage.
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