Origin
Destination
Distance
14.60 km
Duration
4.87 h
Difficulty
Media
Ascent
63 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This stage marks the entry into the Valley of Rieti, the heart of Franciscanism. The path winds its way up the mountain slopes on a moderate distance but with steep inclines. The landscape is of great beauty, with forests and views of the valley. Arrival at the Sanctuary of Poggio Bustone, a place of deep peace and spirituality where Saint Francis received the greeting "Good day, good people", is an emotionally charged moment for the pilgrim. It's a journey that combines physical effort with intense spiritual experience.
The stage from Leonessa to Poggio Bustone is a 14.6 km journey of great spiritual significance as it introduces the pilgrim into the Holy Valley of Rieti, a fundamental place in the life of Saint Francis of Assisi. The path starts at Leonessa (755 m) and enters a mountain landscape with an demanding profile that includes climbing up to a port more than 1,100 meters high. The route passes through beech forests and offers spectacular views of the valley. After the port, it begins a descent towards Poggio Bustone (818 m). Arrival at this Franciscan sanctuary is one of the most emotional moments on the path. It was here that Saint Francis and his first companions began their life of preaching, and where, according to tradition, an angel confirmed the pardon of his sins. The sanctuary, nestled in the mountain slope, is a place of deep peace and prayer. A visit to the cave of revelations and the temple is unforgettable. This stage, despite its difficulty, rewards the pilgrim with a total immersion in Franciscan spirituality and the beauty of the Apennines.
Last updated: 18/08/2025
Where to Sleep
Accommodations in this Stage
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Agriturismo Il Barone
B&B La Scorsarella di Leonessa (RI)
Casa
Casale La Quercia
La Crocetta
Valle Santa
Chalet Vacanze Il Daino
B&B Il Confine
La casetta dei Desideri
Hotel Campo Stella
Secondo Rifugio
Bed & Breakfast Casale Micheli
Tenuta Due Laghi
Azienda Agrituristica - Le case del Piano
Bed and Breakfast La Cascina della Vachina
LeonessHouse
St. Francis Suite
anticocasale
Area sosta Camper
B&B La Leonessa
Hotel Leonessa Brescia
Leoness Affittacamere
Papaveri e Papere
Ristorante il Gambero di fiume
Hotel Leonessa
Il Dolce Rifugio
Relais Villa D'Assio
Agriturismo Sambuco
Albergo-Ristorante"Parco alle Noci"tra la Cascata delle Marmore,Labro e valle Santa di S Francesco
Hotel Ristorante Villa Tizzi
B&B 7camini
Ata Attrezzature Turistiche Alberghiere Srl
Camponeschi Enrico
Colli sul velino
Hôtel
LeonessAffittacamere
Marsan Carlo
Musiri Univerersitas Leonessa
Samboland
Tosoni Marinella
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