Via di Francesco da la Verna Ad Assisi
Toscana, Italy
Italy · La Verna, Italy → Assisi, Italy
Distance
189 km
Stages
8
Difficulty
moderate
Best months
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
About
A 190 km spiritual route through Italy, tracing the footsteps of Saint Francis. Eight stages weave from the Sanctuary of La Verna, where he received the stigmata, through olive groves, vineyards, and ancient monasteries, to Assisi’s Basilica of San Francesco.
Elevation gain: 2,250 meters. The air smells of wild rosemary and sun-warmed earth.
This demanding trek suits seasoned hikers and is best tackled from April to June or September to October. Each step reveals local traditions, inviting quiet reflection amid the rolling hills and vibrant landscapes.
Stages
8 stages
Stage 1La Verna → Pieve Santo Stefano
moderateDistance15 kmAscent156 mDescent744 m
Stage 2Distance35 kmAscent141 mDescent233 m
Stage 3Distance12 kmAscent266 mDescent136 m
Stage 4Distance20 kmAscent81 mDescent231 m- Stage 5
Citta di Castello → Pietralunga
moderateDistance30 kmAscent683 mDescent472 m 
Stage 6Pietralunga → Gubbio
moderateDistance26 kmAscent399 mDescent426 m
Stage 7Gubbio → Valfabbrica
moderateDistance38 kmAscent208 mDescent412 m- Stage 8Distance14 kmAscent316 mDescent165 m
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