Rieti to Rome: Via di Francesco: Part 4 of 4,
June 7 - June 13, 2026

Overview

We’ve designed four connected pilgrimage tours on the Via di Francesco, allowing you to walk a single section or link them together for a continuous journey from Florence through Assisi to Rome, following Francis’s footsteps. This is the final of those four itineraries.

From the heart of the Sacred Valley to the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica, this seven-day pilgrimage follows the final stages of the Via di Francesco into Rome. Beginning in Rieti, the “Valle Santa” where Francis spent significant time in retreat and prayer, the route winds through rolling hills, medieval villages, and oak-lined country paths that eventually give way to the outskirts of the Eternal City.

Pilgrims will walk from Rieti to Poggio San Lorenzo, then onward through Lazio’s farmland and hill towns to Ponticelli, Monterotondo, and Monte Sacro. Each stage offers glimpses of Roman history, Franciscan devotion, and authentic rural hospitality. As you approach Rome, the route shifts from quiet countryside into the vibrant urban fabric, culminating in an unforgettable arrival at the Vatican.

Along the way, you will encounter sanctuaries, shrines, and rustic Italian hospitality. Each day balances walking with time for reflection, fellowship, and immersion in local culture. Daily luggage transfers, experienced guides, and comfortable accommodations support the journey, leaving you free to walk and savor the experience.

This pilgrimage is both the completion of Francis’s Italian journey and a once-in-a-lifetime walk into the heart of Christianity. Few experiences compare to arriving on foot in Rome, joining a centuries-old tradition of pilgrims who have made this very journey before you.