Stage 1: Sante Marie to Santo Stefano
“The trail to Santo Stefano” — Cammino dei Briganti, Lazio / Abruzzo
At a glance: stage 1 of the Cammino dei Briganti runs from Sante Marie to Santo Stefano: 5,4 km with 387 m of ascent and 175 m of descent.
Stage 1 of the Cammino dei Briganti runs from Sante Marie to Santo Stefano for 5,4 km, with roughly 387 metres of ascent and 175 metres of descent. The figures make this a steadier day, though surfaces and weather can still change the feel of it.
Use the map and elevation profile to plan the day, but follow waymarks, local closures and current advice on the ground. Carry enough water for the exposed sections and allow time for stops rather than treating the GPX as a schedule.
GPX track published by Regione Abruzzo — Abruzzo Turismo. Distances and elevation figures are calculated from that file; check the official route updates before setting off. Check the source
In Santo Stefano, look first at the route’s recognised accommodation network, then local guesthouses and small B&Bs. Beds can be scarce in the smaller settlements, so booking ahead is the safer option.