
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
Stage 1- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 398 m
- Descent
- 439 m
Stage 2Capitan Loreto → Colfiorito
challenging- Distance
- 28 km
- Ascent
- 906 m
- Descent
- 430 m
Stage 3Colfiorito → Muccia
moderate- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 251 m
- Descent
- 553 m
Stage 4Muccia → Belforte del Chienti
challenging- Distance
- 28 km
- Ascent
- 518 m
- Descent
- 815 m
Stage 5- Distance
- 9 km
- Ascent
- 43 m
- Descent
- 129 m
Stage 6Tolentino → Macerata
challenging- Distance
- 29 km
- Ascent
- 455 m
- Descent
- 364 m
Stage 7Macerata → Loreto
challenging- Distance
- 32 km
- Ascent
- 509 m
- Descent
- 687 m
Travel
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Plan your walking trip
All articles and guidesHow to choose a walking route: stages, days and ascent
How many days can you actually spend walking? Start there, then choose stages that leave you time to stop along the way.
How to plan a walking trip by train and bus
Two different stations, a last bus and a backpack. Fit the journeys out and home around the days you want to spend walking.
Oropa without a car: Santhià and Biella
Step off the train in Santhià, walk four stages to Oropa and head home through Biella. Leave a little time for the sanctuary, too.
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