Via Lauretana

Via Lauretana

Marche, Italy

Italy · Assisi, Italy → Loreto, Italy

Distance

157 km

Stages

7

Difficulty

moderate

Best months

Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct

About

A 157 km cultural walk through Italy. From Assisi to Loreto, it unfolds in seven stages, each a chapter in the story of the land.

Rolling hills, olive groves, and the scent of wild rosemary fill the air. Key waypoints like Serravalle di Chienti reveal local history and architecture, while the ancient Ponte Santa Lucia whispers of travelers past.

With a total elevation gain of about 3,080 meters, it's a moderate challenge accessible year-round. Walk it in spring or autumn, when the landscape is alive, and the journey feels like a conversation with time.

Stages

7 stages

  1. Assisi → Capitan Loreto — Via LauretanaStage 1
    Distance
    13 km
    Ascent
    398 m
    Descent
    439 m
  2. Capitan Loreto → Colfiorito — Via LauretanaStage 2
    Distance
    28 km
    Ascent
    906 m
    Descent
    430 m
  3. Colfiorito → Muccia — Via LauretanaStage 3
    Distance
    18 km
    Ascent
    251 m
    Descent
    553 m
  4. Muccia → Belforte del Chienti — Via LauretanaStage 4
    Distance
    28 km
    Ascent
    518 m
    Descent
    815 m
  5. Belforte del Chienti → Tolentino — Via LauretanaStage 5
    Distance
    9 km
    Ascent
    43 m
    Descent
    129 m
  6. Tolentino → Macerata — Via LauretanaStage 6
    Distance
    29 km
    Ascent
    455 m
    Descent
    364 m
  7. Macerata → Loreto — Via LauretanaStage 7
    Distance
    32 km
    Ascent
    509 m
    Descent
    687 m

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