Start out from the historical centre of Rieti and after a few kilometres you’ll see the sign that marks the beginning of the last 100 km to Rome. The first 8 km are flat and go through the Holy Valley of Rieti and its fields. On the other side of the pedestrian bridge over the Turano river is where the trail over traces of the old Via Salaria begins, lined by long rows of tall, gracious linden trees, all the way to Maglianello Basso. After the tree-lined route, the route continues along the banks of the Ariana river until past the town of San Giovanni Reatino. The Via Salaria is the ancient Consular road built by the Romans to reach the Adriatic Sea. Along the way you’ll reach the IV century BC Ponte Sambucco bridge. The route begins to go uphill and with a small detour you can visit the little town of Ornaro Basso, where there are shops and restaurants. Continue going uphill until you reach the picturesque town of Poggio San Lorenzo, the final destination of the day’s walk.