The Way of Saint Benedict is one of the greatest hikes in Italy, and there definitely is a certain magic that connects people to the places along this route. You don't have to be religious to appreciate the spirituality, culture and beauty of the hike. You will travel through small villages, enjoying the stunning scenery and enchanting hospitality of the locals all the way. The original route is 300 km from Umbria to Lazio and takes about 16 days, however the beauty of tailor-made travel is that you can walk for as little or as much as you like. Here, we are proposing a 12 day journey from Rieti to Montecassino in Lazio region, but we can plan any section that you like the look of so simply let us know when you enquire. This tour is self-guided. We provide you with a written guide to St Benedict's way which includes maps and all the useful info, and we also provide details of 'amici del cammino' - locals along the way who help travellers. You also don't need to worry about your packing skills... We include a baggage transfer service so that you only need to carry a day pack whilst hiking. Buon viaggio!
Day 1 - Rieti
- Train from Rome airport to Rieti
- Welcome to Rieti
- Tour of Rieti underground
Day 2 - Rocca Sinibalda, Castel di Tora, Colle di tora
- Transfer from Rieti to Rocca Sinibalda
- Visit Rocca Sinibalda
- Walk from Rocca Sinibalda to Castel di Tora - 12km
- Walk from Castel di Tora to Colle di Tora
Day 3 - Orvinio
- Walk from Colle di Tora to Orvinio - 13.5km
Day 4 - Orvinio
- Tour of "Le Pratarelle"
- Visit an organic farm
- Herbal workshop
- Typical dance
Day 5 - Mandela, Subiaco
- Walk from Orvinio to Mandela - 20Km
- Tour the caves of Vicovaro
- Transfer from Mandela to Subiaco
Day 6 - Subiaco
- Visit Subiaco
- Visit of Benedectine Monasteries
Day 7 - Trevi nel Lazio
- Walk from Subiaco to Trevi nel Lazio - 19.7Km
- Visit to Trevi nel Lazio
Day 8 - Guarcino, Collepardo
- Walk from Trevi nel Lazio to Guarcino
- Transfer from Guarcino to Collepardo
Day 9 - Collepardo, Arpino
- Walk from Collepardo to Certosa di Trisulti
- Transfer from Certosa di Trisulti to Arpino
- Visit Isola del Liri
- Visit San Domenica Abbey
- Visit Arpino
Day 10 - Roccasecca
- Walk from Arpino to Roccasecca - 18Km
Day 11 - Montecassino, Roccasecca
- Walk from Roccasecca to Montecassino - 19Km medium
- Visit Monte Cassino Abbey
- Transfer from Montecassino to Roccasecca with Tommaso
Day 12 - Roccasecca
- Transfer from Roccasecca to the train station
- Arrivederci Italia!
We believe that the best time to go to Italy is during spring (March - May) and autumn (September - November) as the temperatures are comfortable and you don't have to navigate the summer crowds. Summer is a very popular time to visit, coinciding with the european school holidays, and the tourist hot spots of Rome, Tuscany and Naples are precisely that... hot! Of course, bear in mind that Italy is a long and slender country, meaning seasons in the north vary with seasons in the south. Winter in the more southerly regions of Italy is still a pleasant time to visit, while winter in the far north of the country is cold and wet. Summer in the mountains of the north can also be very pleasant and not too hot. Speak to your local expert if you want any advice on what the weather will be like when you are planning to visit as it really does vary by region.
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