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The Velletri - Cori stage of the Southern Via Francigena is a fascinating route that marks the gradual transition from the Alban Hills to the Lepini Mountains, amidst open nature and ancient Roman remains.
You start from the historic centre of Velletri, leaving the urban environment behind to quickly immerse yourself in a rural landscape of olive groves, vineyards and dirt roads. The route follows gentle but steady ups and downs, with wide views of the Pontine plain.
The final part is the most evocative (and challenging): the arrival in Cori is via a climb towards the hilltop village, which offers spectacular views and a strong scenic impact. Here you can admire important remains from Roman times, such as the majestic Temple of Hercules, a symbol of the city.
With a distance of about 18–20 km, it is a section that combines agricultural landscape, spirituality and archaeology, offering an authentic and less urbanised experience than the previous ones.
