Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 38–41: Acquapendente to Vetralla landscape

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Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 38–41: Acquapendente to Vetralla

~4 days · 49.3 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance49.3 mi
Days out4
Elevation gain5,020 ft
Gain / mile102 ft
High point2,073 ft
Difficulty index18/100

What the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 38–41: Acquapendente to Vetralla is known for

Stages 38–41 of Via Francigena in Italy is an official 78.784 km point-to-point section from Acquapendente to Vetralla.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 38–41: Acquapendente to Vetralla on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 3,219 ft to 6,716 ft over 49.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 19.7 mi · 40%
  • Downhill 18.4 mi · 37%
  • Flat 11.1 mi · 23%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 38–41: Acquapendente to Vetralla?

18 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 38–41: Acquapendente to Vetralla scores 18/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 38–41: Acquapendente to Vetralla take?

Most backpackers hike the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 38–41: Acquapendente to Vetralla in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 49.3 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 38–41: Acquapendente to Vetralla?

The Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 38–41: Acquapendente to Vetralla climbs roughly 5,020 ft total — about 102 ft per mile, topping out near 2,073 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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