Watch: Walking Sicily's Magna Via Francigena

Rural vistas are the norm on the Magna Via Francigena
Rural vistas are the norm on the Magna Via Francigena

Watch: Sicily's Magna Via Francigena Trail

If you're a fan of getting off the beaten track, it's likely that Sicily's Magna Via Francigena will appeal to you. 
 
Like the Camino de Santiago in Spain or the Via Francigena trail on mainland Italy, the Magna Via Francigena is an ancient pilgrimage trail where you'll still feel a great sense of achievement, enjoy a strong community spirit, and get to become immersed in the local relaxed pace of like. However, because the Magna Via Francigena is on the island of Sicily, it does attract fewer walkers. This is what makes it quite a remarkable experience.
 
The hilltop town of Cammarata on the Magna Via Francigena in Sicily Palermo Cathedral is the starting point of the Magna Via Francigena in Sicily Fabulous scenery on the Magna Via Francigena in Sicily
 
The Magna Via Francigena, or il Cammino di Sicilia, according to the locals, is a pilgrimage route to be covered on foot. It's a 160km long historical, naturalistic and cultural itinerary that connects the two extreme coasts, Palermo and Agrigento. In the middle of the island lies the wonder: trails of nature, hidden paths, crowded villages and enchanting places that evoke ancient times and popular traditions in their streets.
 
National Geographic recently walked the Magna Via Francigena and wrote a detailed article on their experiences. Read it here.
 

Watch the Magna Via Francigena

Watch the official Magna Via Francigena film below. It's all in Sicilian but the wonderfully bubbly language just adds to the romance of the route.
 
 
 
 
 

 
Do you want to walk the Magna Via Francigena? Let us know in the comment section. 
 
 
  
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Comments (6)

Lindy Saler

We are two Australian women thinking of walking the via Magda in October/November this year. It’s a long way to come just for a few days so we were wondering if there was a good way to extend the walk

6 months ago
Will from UTracks

Hi Lindy,

Thanks for reaching out! It is a pretty far journey to Sicily but well worth it. Our team have gotten in touch with you directly over email with suggestions for an extended trip, but you can view our other tours in Sicily here: https://www.utracks.com/Italy/Sicily

Enjoy,
Will.

6 months ago
Kat

Hello, we are two people hoping to walk in reverse, we arrive from Malta on the boat and we’re thinking of walking to Palermo on the Camino. Is this doable and do we need credentials for this? We are just coming from Spain at this moment and hoping to do this next week.

8 months ago
WilliamC

Hi Kat,

So awesome that you'll be walking the Magna Via Francigena! Our team will respond to your enquiry directly over email. Enjoy your Camino.

8 months ago
Frans

Dear UTracks, we are three people and interested in walking the Magna Via Francigena this summer, starting Sunday 3 July and finishing Thursday 7 July. This is probably too short to walk the whole Camina, but hopefully we could do the nicest part. Is there an itinerary including hotels / B&B that you could suggest for us? We would be flexible getting to and from any location to start depart from.
Thanks for your help.
Frans

3 years ago
William from UTracks

Hi Frans,

Great to hear you're interested in Sicily's Magna Via Francigena, it's emerging as a popular trail for walkers seeking an off-the-beaten-path experience. A member from our team will contact you directly to discuss planning your trip.

Enjoy,
William.

3 years ago
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