Saint Benedict’s Way from Orvinio to Subiaco
DETAILS
A journey into the heart of Italy, following in the footsteps of St. Benedict, starting from Orvinio and ending at Subiaco. A spectacular journey that will create intense emotions while you walk through the streets of the small and cozy villages of the Lucretili Mountains, arriving finally at the place where St. Benedict lived the formative part of his life.
DIFFICULTY: medium
SISTEMAZIONE: 3 nights in our specially selected overnight accommodation
PRICE: from 240 € per person
THE PRICE INCLUDES: 3 nights in half board, in rooms with a double bed
NOT INCLUDED: personal and luggage transfers, insurance
WE SUGGEST: wear comfortable clothing and hiking shoes. The pilgrims registered credentials will be supplied on request.
DEPARTURES ARE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
ITINERARY
PROGRAM
DAY 1
Arrival in Orvinio Orvinio, a pretty village in Lazio, ranks among the most beautiful in Italy. It is the highest town in the Lucretili Mountains Park and stands on a hill surrounding the imposing castle which formerly belonged to the estate of the Marchesi Malvezzi Campeggi. The encircling wall maintains its imposing appearance and encloses much of the old town, while inside the town proper its towers proudly interrupt the otherwise unbroken continuity of the crenelated walls. After a few more kilometers you can visit the church of the Madonna of Vallebona, founded in the twelfth century. Inside the shrine there are various paintings and frescoes by Vincenzo Manenti. From outside you can enjoy the magnificent view of the valley below. Accommodation is in one of our specialized facilities and includes dinner.
DAY 2
DAY 3
From Mandela to Subiaco - Km 30 - travel time 6-8 hours - easy A simple yet at the same time emotive stage. It runs entirely along quiet streets with hardly any traffic. For those who so desire, this stage can be broken in Gerano, halfway between Mandela and Subiaco. The stage ends with the arrival at the village of Subiaco, which is an essential part of the Benedictine experience; a harmonious blend of spirituality, nature, history and art. Accommodation is in one of our specialized facilities and includes dinner.
DAY 4
