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Via degli Dei

Via degli Dei — the trail guide

The Via degli Dei is a 120.0 km trek in Italy, typically walked in 4-7 days, with 4350 m of total ascent. It rates Moderate on our published rubric (36 m of gain per km, topping out at 1206 m).

The Via degli Dei ('Path of the Gods') follows an ancient Roman road and medieval pilgrimage route across the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. Etruscan sites, Roman cobblestones, and Renaissance history accompany hikers between two of Italy's great cities. The moderate terrain and excellent food make this a perfect introduction to Italian long-distance walking.

Quick facts

Distance120.0 km
Total ascent4350 m
Typical duration4-7 days
Difficulty (computed)Moderate
Steepness36 m gain per km
High point1206 m
CountryItaly
RegionItaly

Difficulty is computed from gain-per-km and maximum altitude on a published rubric, identically for every trail in the catalogue — so an "Moderate" here means the same thing everywhere on DirtbagMaps.

Elevation profile

Low point 60 m · high point 1206 m · 4350 m total ascent over 120.0 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 71 m elevation. These are gridded historical estimates, not observations from every stage and not a forecast. They cannot show current snowpack, river levels, fire restrictions, closures or whether a pass is safe.

MonthAvg highAvg lowAvg precip
Jan8°1°43 mm
Feb11°3°88 mm
Mar15°5°58 mm
Apr19°8°58 mm
May22°13°132 mm
Jun28°18°63 mm
Jul32°21°39 mm
Aug31°20°49 mm
Sep26°16°78 mm
Oct20°12°77 mm
Nov13°6°92 mm
Dec9°2°63 mm

Planning notes

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Via degli Dei?

The Via degli Dei is 120.0 km, and most hikers complete it in 4-7 days. Total elevation gain is 4350 m.

How difficult is the Via degli Dei?

It rates Moderate on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 36 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 1206 m. The rubric classifies every trail from gain-per-km and maximum altitude, so ratings are comparable across the whole catalogue.

Can this climate table tell me when the Via degli Dei is open or safe?

No. The table contains historical ERA5 averages, not a forecast or a report of snow, flooding, fire, closures or route condition. Check the responsible land manager and a current local forecast before departure.

Where is the Via degli Dei?

In Italy. The route starts near 44.495, 11.343 — the interactive 3D map above shows the full line, and the planner splits it into daily stages.

Can I get the GPX and plan daily stages?

Yes. Open the trail in the DirtbagMaps planner to drag the elevation profile into daily stages, see huts and accommodation along the corridor, and export a per-day GPX for your watch or GPS.