Fonte Vivola in Sutri: Water, Pilgrimage Route and Cultural Heritage

Fonte Vivola is a residential area situated on a hill, combining panoramic views with a landscape of untouched areas, fields and hazelnut groves. The Fontevivola residential area is located at approximately 300 metres above sea level. From there, views extend to the Monti Cimini and Monte Soratte. Families, pilgrims and travellers interested in culture will find different starting points here for planning their individual journeys.

Location and destinations

The Acquapark Fontevivola is located on the SP 82, Strada Fontevivola, in Sutri. The Oasi di Pace is located at Via delle Viole 15, Loc. Fontevivola, Sutri.

Water activities for families and all age groups

The Acquapark Fontevivola organises swimming courses for children and young people up to the age of 13. The park also organises children's summer camps with water games, tournaments, entertaining and educational activities, as well as workshops. Events and entertainment for all age groups take place there throughout the summer season. If you are travelling with children, you can take the age range of the swimming courses and the various content of the summer camps into account when planning your day.

Via Francigena and western riding

In the area around Fonte Vivola, stage 42 of the Via Francigena runs for 23.9 kilometres from Vetralla Cathedral to the amphitheatre of Sutri. The distance should be included in your individual stage planning, while the route connects two prominent destinations. Fontevivola Ranch is an equestrian centre specialising in western riding. This means that hiking and western riding can be considered as different interests when planning a trip to Fonte Vivola.

Religious sites and links to pilgrimage

Mass is held at 10:00 a.m. in the Cappella di San Francesco in Loc. Fontevivola. The fixed Mass time can be incorporated directly into your daily planning. The new San Francesco church was consecrated on 4 October 2015. By telephone arrangement, the Oasi di Pace collects pilgrims from the Via Cassia and brings them back the following morning. For pilgrims wishing to combine their stay with religious sites and an arranged return, these destinations and the transfer offered are particularly relevant.

Agricultural heritage and archaeology

The former agricultural complex of Fontevivola was listed as a protected monument in July 2021 because of its value as a typical example of agricultural enterprises in Lazio. In the nearby Parco Antichissima città di Sutri, the protected area includes several important historical and archaeological monuments and buildings.

Choose accommodation based on your daily destinations

Those staying overnight in Fonte Vivola can compare the addresses with their daily itinerary: the Acquapark is located on the SP 82, while the Oasi di Pace is at Via delle Viole 15. For pilgrims, the telephone arrangement on the Via Cassia is also relevant, while the 23.9-kilometre stage requires separate planning.

Other destinations

Piansano, Tre Croci, Tobia, Bolsena, Capraccia, Canino, Villa San Giovanni In Tuscia, Canepina

To the overview of the wider journey: Viterbo.