Via Francigena South – week 3

€ 850 (from) / Per person

Via Francigena south – from Teano to Benevento

This journey takes you deep into Campania’s lush landscapes and historical richness. From Teano’s ancient ruins, the path meanders through Telese Terme, famous for its thermal waters, and Faicchio, with its imposing medieval castle. You’ll traverse fertile valleys and wooded hills, walking in the footsteps of Roman travelers along the Via Traiana. The highlights include Benevento’s UNESCO-listed Arch of Trajan. This week offers a perfect blend of nature and history, challenging yet rewarding.

Waiting for you at your hotel will be the material you need for your trip: hotel vouchers and your credential for the pilgrim stamp.

  • 8 Days
  • Age 15+
  • Via Francigena

How does it work

We book your accommodations

We will book double/single rooms with private bathrooms in 2* or 3* hotels, b&b or country Inns. and you will find the corresponding vouchers in your package

We transfer your luggage

Just leave it at the reception desk with your name tag and you will find it at your next accommodation.

We supply GPS files.

In order to be more eco-friendly, we will provide a GPX reader application with a user-friendly interface, allowing for easy and real-time navigation

Departure:Teano
Destination:Benevento
Included:
  • 7 nights (in 2/3 stars accommodation)
  • All breakfast (dinners on demand)
  • Emergency number 24/7
  • Gps files 
  • Luggage transfer
  • Pilgrim’s “Credenziale”
Excluded:
  • Dinners
  • Tips
  • Wine tasting

Map

Via Francigena South week 3 from Teano to Benevento

Tour Plan

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Day 1: Arrival in Teano

Arrival at the hotel, dinner and night.

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Distance 21

Day 2: Teano - Roccaromana

A stage that is almost entirely flat and on asphalt: you leave Teano and, crossing a series of country districts and some short stretches of provincial road, you cross the plain at the foot of the Trebulani mountains, where you visit the medieval villages of Riardo and Pietramelara. From Pietramelara you reach the village of Roccaromana.

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Distance 21 km

Day 3: Roccaromana - Alife

From Roccoromana the path climbs through the woods to the Norman Tower and, downhill, leads to the nearby hamlet of Statigliano. This short stage, on asphalt, has two critical issues: the absence of water sources and the danger of the final stretch, so it is advisable to use the train that stops in Dragoni. In any case, from Statigliano we descend along the slopes of the Trebulani Mountains to the Volturno plain, passing through Baia and Latina and Dragoni. From here, after crossing the river, a series of districts leads to Alife, whose Roman-style historic center preserves precious evidence of its thousand-year history.

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Distance 19,3 km

Day 4: Alife - Faicchio

The path, almost entirely easy on asphalt, takes place along districts immersed in the quiet of the countryside: almost without realizing it we then leave the Volturno plain to venture onto the slopes of Matese, the massif that accompanies the stage with its presence and where we are waiting there are small hamlets and wide panoramas. Today's destination is the village of Faicchio, dominated by the imposing Ducal Castle.

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Distance 12,5 km

Day 5: Faicchio - Telese Terme

A very short stage that is worth not combining with the next one in order to visit the village of San Salvatore Telesino, which is just 1 km from the street, or relax in the renowned establishments of Telese Terme. In any case, you leave Faicchio and, after crossing the Roman bridge, you travel along the slopes of Mount Acero with its lush woods, and then cross the ilex grove of Mount Pugliano, at the foot of which today's destination is located. There are no water sources along the route, so stock up well upon departure.

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Distance 16,3 km

Day 6: Telese Terme - Vitulano

This is also a short stage but made challenging by the differences in altitude. From Telese and its lake, a series of secondary roads lead to Solopaca, famous for its DOC wines, where the long climb begins through the woods that cover the Taburno-Camposauro massif. You then continue to climb almost to the gates of Vitulano, which you reach via a beautiful panoramic path.

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Distance 17,2 km

Day 7: Vitulano - Benevento

In this stage, short and entirely on asphalt, you descend from the Apennines towards the Benevento plain; the descent starts from Foglianise: a series of quiet country districts lead down to the valley floor and the Calore river. From here a long cycle/pedestrian path, which crosses the Lipu nature oasis, reaches the outskirts of Benevento. The arrival at the Arch of Trajan offers a unique emotion.

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Day 8: End our service

See you next year to walk together the next stage

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