Via di Francesco da Firenze a la Verna

Via di Francesco da Firenze a la Verna

Toscana, Italy

Tuscany, Firenze to Chiusi della Verna

Distance

136 km

Stages

6

Difficulty

moderate

Best months

Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct

About

A 136.1 km cultural route through Tuscany, where olive groves sway and ancient woodlands whisper. The Via di Francesco da Firenze a la Verna unfolds in six stages, linking Firenze to Chiusi della Verna, the site where Saint Francis felt the touch of divinity in 1224. From the scenic overlooks of Nave a Rovezzano to the quaint charm of Le Sieci, every step reveals history and beauty. With a total elevation gain of 4,465 meters, it’s a journey for the curious, year-round, an invitation to walk through the heart of Italy.

Highlights

  • Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
  • Monastero delle Murate
  • Castello di Poppi
  • Chiusi della Verna
  • Ponte a Buriano

Stages

  1. 1

    Firenze to Pontassievemoderate

    19 km230 m174 m

  2. 2

    Pontassieve to Diaccetochallenging

    30 km1154 m776 m

  3. 3

    Montemignaio to Stiamoderate

    18 km324 m946 m

  4. 4

    Stia to Pratovecchiomoderate

    26 km841 m644 m

  5. 5

    Poppi to Chiusi della Vernamoderate

    8 km630 m622 m

  6. 6

    Badia Prataglia to Chiusi della Vernachallenging

    34 km1286 m1401 m

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