Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This is the royal stage of the Cammino di San Benedetto, the longest and one of the most significant stages. The journey takes the pilgrim to Subiaco, the cradle of Benedictine monasticism. It's a demanding day with an arduous profile and considerable distance. Arrival in Subiaco, with its two impressive monasteries (the Sacred Speco and that of Saint Scholastica), is a moment of deep emotion and spirituality. This stage combines physical challenge with total immersion into history and faith.
The Mandela to Subiaco stage is the longest of the entire Cammino di San Benedetto, a 30.4 km marathon that culminates at one of the most sacred sites in Western monasticism. The path begins at Mandela (487 m) and follows an undulating profile with a gentle overall descent towards Subiaco (410 m). The route traverses a beautiful landscape, partly following the course of the River Aniene. It is an demanding walk due to its length, requiring good physical and mental preparation. Arrival in Subiaco is a moment of great emotion. This city, nestled in a narrow valley, is where St Benedict lived as a hermit and founded his first twelve monasteries. A visit to the Sacro Speco Monastery, built in the cave where the saint lived, and the Santa Scolastica Monastery, the oldest of the Benedictine order, is an unforgettable spiritual experience. It is an stage that, despite its difficulty, rewards the pilgrim many times over, offering a total immersion into the origins of one of Europe's most important spiritual currents.
Last updated: 18/08/2025
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Accommodations in this Stage
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Agriturismo Colle Tocci
B&B Civico69
Bed & Breakfast Ristorante Belvedere
Campo dell'Osso Sky 2
Casa Lieta
Casa Vacanze, Al Vicolo, centro storico Subiaco
Casetta al Ponte Subiaco
Fattoria Carboni
Il Borgo Guest House Subiaco
Il Bosco Guest House Subiaco
Il casale di Pino e Rita
IL Casaletto
LA GROTTA Guest House Subiaco
Lollo House Subiaco - nel cuore del Borgo Opifici
Nido del Nibbio
Palazzo Moraschi Subiaco
Perseverantia
Residenza IL COLLE
Residenza La Gemma
Rivendell, casa accogliente!
Subiaco Antico Riparo - Old Shelter - Dimora antica in centro
Vicolo Santa Maria- Appartamento nel centro storico.
Villapila
VILLINO CHELIDONIA SUBIACO
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