St. Francis (Via of St. Francis)

This is a high mountain stage that crosses the Reatini Mountains to descend later towards the beautiful Lake Piediluco. It's an demanding journey, with considerable elevation gain and solitary yet spe...

This is a high mountain stage that crosses the Reatini Mountains to descend later towards the beautiful Lake Piediluco. It's an demanding journey, with considerable elevation gain and solitary yet spectacular landscape. The trail goes through alpine forests and meadows, offering a total immersion in nature. Arrival at Lake Piediluco, an oasis of peace and beauty, is an unforgettable reward for the pilgrim.

This stage enters the valley of the River Nera, in the region of Umbria, "the green heart of Italy". The ride is smoother than before, following the course of the river through a lush and pleasant lan...

This stage enters the valley of the River Nera, in the region of Umbria, "the green heart of Italy". The ride is smoother than before, following the course of the river through a lush and pleasant landscape. It's a day to enjoy nature and the serenity of the valley. Arrival at Ferentillo, a town dominated by two castles and famous for its mummy museum, is an interesting and historic final stage.

This is one of the longest and most demanding stages on the route, but it culminates in one of Italy's most fascinating cities: Spoleto. The ride is a continuous up-and-down through the shadowy hills,...

This is one of the longest and most demanding stages on the route, but it culminates in one of Italy's most fascinating cities: Spoleto. The ride is a continuous up-and-down through the shadowy hills, with an olive grove and forest landscape. Arrival in Spoleto is a monumental reward. Its Duomo, Roman bridge and Rocca Albornoziana are of exceptional beauty. It is a day of great physical effort that is widely rewarded with a final loaded with art and history.

After the effort to reach Spoleto, this short and gentle stage allows for recovery of strength. The route runs through famous olive groves in the Spoleto valley, a landscape of great beauty and sereni...

After the effort to reach Spoleto, this short and gentle stage allows for recovery of strength. The route runs through famous olive groves in the Spoleto valley, a landscape of great beauty and serenity. It's a day to walk at a relaxed pace and enjoy the surroundings. The arrival in Poreta, a fortified small village, is a peaceful and authentic final stage. It's a day for contemplation and rest in the heart of Umbria.

This is a brief stage that culminates with the ascent to the beautiful city of Trevi, perched on a hill. The route crosses the Umbrian valley, a landscape of olive groves and fields of cultivation. Th...

This is a brief stage that culminates with the ascent to the beautiful city of Trevi, perched on a hill. The route crosses the Umbrian valley, a landscape of olive groves and fields of cultivation. The final climb up to Trevi is demanding, but the views from the city, known as "The Oil Capital", are spectacular. It's a short journey that allows you to enjoy local cuisine and the charm of one of the most beautiful villages in the region.

This stage traverses the Umbrian valley plain, with Assisi always visible on the horizon. It is a flat day that passes near the important city of Foligno. The road is pleasant and takes place between ...

This stage traverses the Umbrian valley plain, with Assisi always visible on the horizon. It is a flat day that passes near the important city of Foligno. The road is pleasant and takes place between fields of cultivation. The arrival in Spello, another of Italy's most beautiful towns, with its flower-lined streets and Roman ruins, is a final stage of great charm. It is a transition day that prepares for the exciting arrival at Assisi.

This is the exciting ascent to Assisi. It's a short but intense stage, especially for its significance. The path rises up the slopes of Monte Subasio, offering breathtaking views of the valley. Arriva...

This is the exciting ascent to Assisi. It's a short but intense stage, especially for its significance. The path rises up the slopes of Monte Subasio, offering breathtaking views of the valley. Arrival at St. Francis Basilica, the heart of pilgrimage and World Heritage site, is an unforgettable moment. It marks the end of the Via del Sud, a journey of great emotional and spiritual weight that culminates in one of Christianity's most sacred places.

This is the first stage of the Via del Nord, departing from Assisi. It's a mountainous journey, solitary and of great beauty. The path enters the forests of Monte Subasio, offering a radical change in...

This is the first stage of the Via del Nord, departing from Assisi. It's a mountainous journey, solitary and of great beauty. The path enters the forests of Monte Subasio, offering a radical change in landscape after the grandeur of Assisi. It's an episode to enjoy nature and tranquility, an demanding but very rewarding start for those continuing on the route northwards. Arrival at Valfabbrica, a small village in a valley, is a well-deserved rest.

This is a demanding stage that crosses the Apennines. It's a long and hard journey through an isolated and mountainous territory. The trail offers a total immersion in nature. The old hospital of San ...

This is a demanding stage that crosses the Apennines. It's a long and hard journey through an isolated and mountainous territory. The trail offers a total immersion in nature. The old hospital of San Pietro in Vigneto, now a farm, is an oasis of peace in the middle of nowhere, a historic refuge for pilgrims. This is a stage for experienced walkers, who reward with the beauty of a wild landscape and the feeling of solitude.

After the effort of the previous stage, the road descends gently to Gubbio, one of Italy's most spectacular medieval cities. It is a moderate distance and favorable profile that allows for the anticip...

After the effort of the previous stage, the road descends gently to Gubbio, one of Italy's most spectacular medieval cities. It is a moderate distance and favorable profile that allows for the anticipation of arrival. Gubbio, with its Palace of Consuls, its Cathedral and its funicular to Monte Ingino, is a monumental final stage. It is a stage that combines the tranquility of the countryside with the majesty of one of Umbria's jewels.

This is a long and demanding stage that ventures into the heart of Umbrian Apennines. The route traverses a mountain landscape, with forests, hills and valleys. It's a journey to enjoy nature and the ...

This is a long and demanding stage that ventures into the heart of Umbrian Apennines. The route traverses a mountain landscape, with forests, hills and valleys. It's a journey to enjoy nature and the solitude of the road. The arrival at Pietralunga, a peaceful mountain town, is a well-deserved rest after a day of great effort. This stage requires good physical preparation but rewards with unforgettable landscapes and the feeling of total immersion in nature.

This is the longest stage of the North section of the Via di San Francesco, a true challenge for the pilgrim. The route is a continuous up and down through the shadowy hills, with a beautiful landscap...

This is the longest stage of the North section of the Via di San Francesco, a true challenge for the pilgrim. The route is a continuous up and down through the shadowy hills, with a beautiful landscape. It's a journey that requires excellent physical and mental preparation. The arrival at the monumental Città di Castello, with its rich artistic heritage and lively atmosphere, is an unbeatable reward to the effort.

This moderate-distance stage concludes with the final ascent to the beautiful town of Citerna. The route leaves the Tiber valley for an ascent up this hill, which offers spectacular panoramic views of...

This moderate-distance stage concludes with the final ascent to the beautiful town of Citerna. The route leaves the Tiber valley for an ascent up this hill, which offers spectacular panoramic views of the valley. The climb is demanding but the visual reward is immense. Citerna, one of Italy's "most beautiful villages", is a perfect ending point that combines a flat section with a final challenge, a perfect balance on the trail.

This is a short and easy stage that takes us to the cradle of the Renaissance. The path descends from Citerna Hill to the Tiber Valley. The brevity of the journey allows you to arrive in time at Sanse...

This is a short and easy stage that takes us to the cradle of the Renaissance. The path descends from Citerna Hill to the Tiber Valley. The brevity of the journey allows you to arrive in time at Sansepolcro to enjoy its impressive artistic heritage, especially the masterpieces of Piero della Francesca. It's a transition stage that combines an enjoyable stroll with total immersion into the art and history of Tuscany.

Leaving Sansepolcro, this stage begins the determined ascent to La Verna Sanctuary. The path leaves the Tiber valley and enters the Tuscan Apennines. It is a mountain day with an demanding profile and...

Leaving Sansepolcro, this stage begins the determined ascent to La Verna Sanctuary. The path leaves the Tiber valley and enters the Tuscan Apennines. It is a mountain day with an demanding profile and a landscape of forests and meadows. Arrival at Pian della Capanna, a mountain refuge, is a stop in full nature. It's a stage for experienced hikers who are rewarded with the beauty of a wild environment and the feeling of solitude.

This stage continues the ascent through the Tuscan Apennines, on a mountainous route before the final stretch to La Verna. The landscape is forest and mountainous, a precursor to the sanctity of the s...

This stage continues the ascent through the Tuscan Apennines, on a mountainous route before the final stretch to La Verna. The landscape is forest and mountainous, a precursor to the sanctity of the sanctuary. It's a day to enjoy nature and the tranquility of the path. Arrival at Pieve Santo Stefano, known as "The City of the Daily", is an end of stage with an interesting cultural component. It's a day that combines physical effort with the reward of a unique heritage.

The last stage of the Via del Nord is a continuous ascent to the sacred Sanctuary of La Verna, where Saint Francis received the stigmata. It's a journey of great emotional and spiritual load that culm...

The last stage of the Via del Nord is a continuous ascent to the sacred Sanctuary of La Verna, where Saint Francis received the stigmata. It's a journey of great emotional and spiritual load that culminates at one of the most important places in Franciscanism. The path crosses a sacred forest, preparing the pilgrim for arrival. The sanctuary, embedded in the rock, is a place of deep peace and prayer. An exciting and unforgettable ending to the trail.