Via di Francesco da la Verna Ad Assisi

Via di Francesco da la Verna Ad Assisi

Toscana, Italy

Italy, La Verna to Assisi

Distance

189 km

Stages

8

Difficulty

moderate

Best months

Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct

About

A 189.3 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.

Highlights

  • Santuario della Verna
  • Basilica di San Francesco
  • Città di Castello
  • Pieve Santo Stefano
  • Gubbio

Stages

  1. 1

    La Verna to Pieve Santo Stefanomoderate

    15 km156 m744 m

  2. 2

    Pieve Santo Stefano to Sansepolcromoderate

    35 km141 m233 m

  3. 3

    Sansepolcro to Citernaeasy

    12 km266 m136 m

  4. 4

    Citerna to Citta di Castelloeasy

    20 km81 m231 m

  5. 5

    Citta di Castello to Pietralungamoderate

    30 km683 m472 m

  6. 6

    Pietralunga to Gubbiomoderate

    26 km399 m426 m

  7. 7

    Gubbio to Valfabbricamoderate

    38 km208 m412 m

  8. 8

    Valfabbrica to Assisieasy

    14 km316 m165 m

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