Via Francigena Marathon Val di Susa

A walk along the trails of the Via Francigena

The Via Francigena Marathon Val di Susa is a non-competitive sporting event held in the municipality of Sant'Antonino di Susa and neighboring towns in the Susa Valley, in the Province of Turin, in the heart of Piedmont. The event retraces the historic paths of the Via Francigena, the ancient pilgrimage route that led from Northern Europe to Rome, now rediscovered as a fascinating hiking itinerary.

It is a non-competitive march: there is no ranking or stopwatch, just the pleasure of walking immersed in the alpine landscape and the villages of the valley. The format is open to everyone, from expert hikers to families, making it a highly anticipated date on the Piedmontese outdoor calendar.

The routes: from Sant'Antonino di Susa to Susa

The event offers numerous trails with starts from Avigliana and Sant'Antonino di Susa, the two official starting points. The route starting from Sant'Antonino is the Half Marathon Sant'Antonino-Susa, approximately 25 km long with an elevation gain of about 800 meters, ending in the historic town of Susa.

• Full Marathon: Avigliana - Susa, approx. 45 km, 1,400 m elevation gain (passing by the Sacra di San Michele)
• Easy Marathon: Avigliana - Susa, approx. 40 km, 800 m elevation gain
• Half Marathon Sant'Antonino-Susa: approx. 25 km, 800 m elevation gain
• Half Marathon Avigliana-Villar Focchiardo: approx. 23 km or 18 km
• Sacra di San Michele Marathon: approx. 12 km, 600 m elevation gain, with an ascent to the Abbey

Landscapes and heritage of the Susa Valley

Walking along these paths means crossing one of the most historically rich territories in Piedmont. The route touches ancient villages, forests, terraced fields, and views of alpine peaks, while the full itinerary allows you to reach the famous Sacra di San Michele, the abbey that symbolizes the region, perched on Mount Pirchiriano. The charm of the event lies in this encounter between outdoor activity and the discovery of the cultural and spiritual heritage of the Via Francigena.

A popular event

Organized by A.S.D. Iride of Rivoli with the support of the Unione Montana Valle Susa and local municipalities, the event attracts hundreds of participants from all over Italy: in addition to Piedmont, walkers arrive from Lombardy, Tuscany, Veneto, Liguria, and Emilia-Romagna, many of whom discover these trails for the first time. Along the routes, various refreshment points manned by volunteers are set up, making the experience accessible and convivial.