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Viae Sancti Romualdi
The Path of Saint Romuald

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The Path of Saint Romuald, called "Viae Sancti Romualdi," spans 500 km across 30 stages, from Sant’Apollinare in Classe (Ravenna) to Fabriano. It crosses four Italian regions: Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, Umbria, and Marche. Initially created in 2012 for the millennial celebration of the founding of the Hermitage of Camaldoli, it now aims toward 2027 to mark 1,000 years since Saint Romuald's passing. The route is proposed by associations such as Trail Romagna, Romagna Camaldoli, Cai di Ravenna, Eticamente, Zuzzurellando tra Umbria e Marche, and supported by the Camaldolese Congregation.

The path weaves through areas of exceptional natural beauty, where peace and tranquility encouraged the establishment of significant Benedictine and Camaldolese monastic communities. It serves as an opportunity to reflect on the spiritual and cultural phenomena that shaped the region, fostering dialogue between past and present.

In the Marche Region

The route unfolds over 10 stages, passing through Cantiano, Serra Sant’Abbondio, Sassoferrato, Genga, Serra San Quirico, Cupramontana, Apiro, and Fabriano:

  1. Serra di Burano – Chiaserna

  2. Chiaserna – Fonte Avellana

  3. Fonte Avellana – Coldipeccio-Pascelupo (shared with Umbria)

  4. Coldipeccio-Pascelupo – Sassoferrato (shared with Umbria)

  5. Sassoferrato – San Vittore

  6. San Vittore – Castelletta

  7. Castelletta – Sant’Elena Abbey

  8. Sant’Elena Abbey – Sant’Urbano Abbey

  9. Sant’Urbano Abbey – Poggio San Romualdo

  10. Poggio San Romualdo – Fabriano

The distance of each stage ranges from 13 to 24 km.

The Legacy of Saint Romuald

Each stage of the path reflects the life and vision of Saint Romuald, a man deeply drawn to solitude and contemplation. He wandered extensively through the Central Apennines, reforming monasteries and hermitages in the tradition of ancient Eastern cenobitic life. The Marche region offered him a sparsely populated territory, perfectly suited to his aspirations, where he spent his final days. The path highlights the monasteries that preserve his legacy, enriching the dialogue between historical spirituality and modern reflection.

The Viae Sancti Romualdi is officially recognized in the "Atlas of Paths" by the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage. For more details, be sure to visit the official website dedicated to the Viae Sancti Romualdi.


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