Commissioned by Rector Franco Cuccurullo and officially inaugurated on 16 June 1999, Percorso Vita extends for 1,400 meters in length and approximately 3 meters in width. The route winds through the Madonna delle Piane University Campus, offering a scenic pathway surrounded by small oak groves and green spaces.

The facility was designed with the specific purpose of enhancing the quality of campus life by providing a dedicated outdoor area for physical activity. It caters to individuals engaging in exercise at various levels—whether recreational or competitive—as well as to those simply wishing to enjoy a walk in a natural setting, away from traffic and noise pollution.

Percorso Vita begins behind the Aula Magna of the Faculty of Humanities, runs alongside the Teaching Complex, climbs the hillside bordering the ITAB building, and then descends toward its endpoint.

The path is designed to be accessible and free from significant difficulties. Along the way, several stations are equipped with wooden fitness apparatuses and informational signage clearly illustrating how to perform the corresponding exercises.

As remarked by the Rector at the inauguration ceremony:

“Percorso Vita symbolically represents the journey of life. Those who embark on it do so by choice, fully aware of the challenges that lie ahead.”

Stop No. 1 
The first sign appears after approximately 100 meters and is entirely dedicated to bodyweight movement exercises. 
Exercise: With feet together, swing your arms forward and backward.

Stop No. 2
Preparatory Stretching

Stop No. 3
Continuing with movement-based exercises, still without any equipment. Stand with legs apart and rotate the torso in a circular motion while keeping the arms extended.

Stop No. 4
With legs apart, extend the arms outward and swing them simultaneously on the frontal plane.

Stop No. 5

Stop No. 6
Grasp the bar firmly and lift yourself using your arms until your head rises above the bar.

Stop No. 7
To be performed on a flat bench. With feet supported and legs slightly bent, bend the torso forward. Note: For this type of exercise, it is essential to inhale during the resting phase and exhale during exertion.

Stop No. 8 
Proceed to the rings. Grasp them firmly and rotate the torso while keeping the feet planted on the ground.

Stop No. 9
Time for the wooden obstacles of varying heights. Step up and down, first leading with the left leg, then with the right.

Stop No. 10
A brief return to bodyweight exercises. Stand with legs apart and swing the arms upward and outward.

Stop No. 11
More small obstacles to jump over, this time using both feet together.

Stop No. 12
On an inclined bench, bend the legs while slightly lifting the pelvis.

Stop No. 13
Traverse the horizontal ladder, climbing rung by rung.

Stop No. 14
On a balance beam, walk forward and backward while breathing deeply.