Way Of St Francis: Via Di Francesco, The: From Florence To Assisi And Rome

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Discover the Way of St Francis, a 518km pilgrimage trail from Florence to Rome. This route takes you through the heart of Tuscany and Umbria, perfect for walkers with a reasonable level of fitness.

A comprehensive guide to trekking the Via di Francesco in 27 stages, with flexible route options and detailed planning resources.

This guidebook walks you through the entire Way of St Francis, covering the 518km (322 miles) journey from Florence down to Rome. The pilgrimage trail crosses Italy’s scenic Tuscany and Umbria regions and typically takes about a month to complete for those in good shape.

The route is broken into 27 stages, each ranging from 11 to 29km (7 to 18 miles), described from north to south. You’ll find alternate stages included to allow detours to Perugia and Farfa Abbey, plus two additional optional sections offering route choices between Florence and Santuario della Verna, as well as between Assisi and Rieti.

Included in the guide are:

• 1:100,000 scale maps with larger urban maps for important towns
• Downloadable GPX files for navigation
• Stage planning tables and lists of pilgrim accommodations to help organize your journey
• Detailed info on where to find refreshments and facilities along the way
• Helpful advice on preparation, planning, and obtaining pilgrim credentials

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