Slow Travel in Italy: 10 Must-See Places

Have you ever tried traveling "slowly"? Well, slow tourism is enjoying incredible success even among Italians, who are increasingly sensitive to environmental issues and eager for a slower pace. In Italy, there are numerous slow itineraries, all to be enjoyed on foot or by bike. bicycleHere are 10 you can't miss.

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Via Francigena

Originally, it was a network of roads leading from Western Europe to Rome. Today, the Via Francigena can be explored on foot or by bicycle, following various routes. The pedestrian route is approximately 2200 kilometers long, and the Italian section is approximately 1020 km.

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Saint Christopher in Friuli Venezia Giulia

The San Cristofoto trail in Friuli Venezia Giulia is approximately 450 km long and is the ideal destination for those who want to immerse themselves in pristine forests and charming villages. You can travel it alone or with friends, on foot or by bicycle, and either way, it will be an unforgettable experience.

The Way of Saint Jacu in Sardinia

The evocative Cammino di Santu Jacu, a 1600 km long trail that winds its way across Sardinia, is divided into 60 stages and passes through all the places of worship of Saint James, to whom it is dedicated. It is a true pilgrimage, ideal for those who want to experience the most authentic Sardinia.

The Brigands' Path between Abruzzo and Lazio

The Cammino dei Briganti (Brigands' Path) winds its way for 100 kilometers between Abruzzo and Lazio. This trail, at altitudes between 800 and 1300 meters, retraces the footsteps of the Cartore Gang, a band of brigands who once terrorized Abruzzo.

St. Benedict's Path between Lazio and Umbria

The Way of Saint Benedict winds its way between Umbria and Lazio. It is approximately 300 km long and divided into 16 stages, allowing you to retrace the life of the Saint, born in Norcia around 480. The walk begins in Norcia, passing through Subiaco, where the Saint lived for many years, and ends at the Abbey of Montecassino.

100 Towers Walk in Sardinia

If you want to visit Sardinia and savor it step by step, then there's nothing better than walking the Cammino 100 Torri, so called because there are exactly 105 watchtowers along the route.

Via di San Francesco between Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio

If you're interested in the life of St. Francis, this is the path for you. Accessible on foot or by bicycle, it has two starting points: Florence or Rome. Both itineraries, the "Northern Way" and the "Southern Way," end in Assisi.

Via Romea Germanica between Germany, Austria and Italy

As its name suggests, the Via Romea Germanica begins in Germany and winds through Austria and Italy, reaching Rome. The Italian section, which runs from the Brenner Pass to the capital and passes through 46 stages, is 1019 kilometers long.

The Abbots' Way between Lombardy and the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines

A religious path that leads from Pavia to Pontremoli, we are talking about the Via degli Abati, known as the "Mountain Francigena," a 190 km long route that winds through magnificent villages, evocative castles and breathtaking landscapes of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines.

The Via degli Dei (Way of the Gods) between Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany

A 130-kilometer hike that leads from Bologna to Florence along the Apennine trails, winding through incredibly beautiful locations, from the Contrafforte Pliocenico Nature Reserve to the "Flaminia Militare" (military road), from Trebbio Castle to the Sanctuary of Monte Senario.

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