Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 42–45: Vetralla to Roma landscape

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Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 42–45: Vetralla to Roma

~4 days · 56 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance56 mi
Days out4
Elevation gain4,245 ft
Gain / mile76 ft
High point1,644 ft
Difficulty index16/100

What the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 42–45: Vetralla to Roma is known for

Stages 42–45 of Via Francigena in Italy is an official 90.031 km point-to-point section from Vetralla to Roma.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 42–45: Vetralla to Roma on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 312 ft to 5,187 ft over 56 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 14.1 mi · 25%
  • Downhill 28.3 mi · 51%
  • Flat 13.5 mi · 24%

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 42–45: Vetralla to Roma?

16 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 42–45: Vetralla to Roma scores 16/100, 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 42–45: Vetralla to Roma take?

Most backpackers hike the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 42–45: Vetralla to Roma in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 56 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 42–45: Vetralla to Roma?

The Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 42–45: Vetralla to Roma climbs roughly 4,245 ft total — about 76 ft per mile, topping out near 1,644 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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