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Leaving Campagnano, the route opens with a magnificent view of the Lazio countryside, where gentle hills and cultivated fields accompany the first kilometres of the day. It is an airy and bright stretch, which invites you to slow down and take in the view before returning to wilder nature.
You then enter the protected area of the Veio Park, a territory rich in Etruscan remains and unspoilt views. Along the route, you'll come to the evocative Church of the Madonna del Sorbo, immersed in a setting of great tranquillity and spirituality, a destination for pilgrims and walkers.
From here, you cross the wonderful Valle del Sorbo, one of the most fascinating stretches of the entire Via Francigena in Lazio: open meadows, pastures and gentle undulations create a landscape of extraordinary harmony, often populated by grazing flocks. The silence and the vastness of the spaces make this section particularly evocative.
The next climb leads to the historic centre of Formello, an elegant and cosy village. Here, Palazzo Chigi is worth a visit, which also houses a welcoming hostel for pilgrims: an ideal place for a cultural break and refreshment.
We set off again along a long scenic stretch, with increasingly wide views of the Roman countryside, until we reach the village of Isola Farnese, characterised by a peaceful atmosphere and well-preserved historic buildings. The last part of the route finally leads to La Storta, a significant stop for those who are now approaching the outskirts of Rome.
Refreshment and water points are only available off the route, in Formello and Isola Farnese.
Please note: the water from the fountain in Ponte Sodo is not drinkable.
One of the most scenic and harmonious stages, where nature, spirituality and historic villages intertwine in a crescendo of emotions towards the final destination of the pilgrimage.
