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The Fossanova - Terracina stage of the Via Francigena of the South takes the walker from monastic tranquillity to the light of the sea, on a route that crosses the Pontine plain until it reaches the Tyrrhenian coast.
You start from the Abbey of Fossanova, leaving behind the tranquil atmosphere of the Cistercian complex to enter an agricultural landscape of canals, cultivated fields and dirt roads. The route is mostly flat in the first part, making the walk smooth and steady.
As you approach Terracina, the outline of the sea begins to appear on the horizon. The last part may have some more urbanised stretches, but the arrival is worth the effort: the high historic centre offers evocative views and important Roman remains, such as the Temple of Jupiter Anxur, which overlooks the city from above with a spectacular view of the coastline.
With a length of about 22–24 km, it is a stage that combines countryside, ancient history and the sea, symbolically marking the transition to the coastal section of the Via Francigena del Sud.
