A guidebook to walking the Way of St Francis (Via di Francesco) between Florence and Rome. Covering 518km (322 miles), this pilgrimage route through Italy's Tuscany and Umbria takes around 1 month and is suitable for any reasonably fit walker.
The route is described from north to south in 27 stages, each between 11 and 29km (7-18 miles) in length. Alternate stages are given to allow you to visit Perugia and Farfa Abbey and 2 alternate sections are also included in outline providing a choice of routes from Florence to Santuario della Verna and between Assisi and Rieti.
1:100,000 mapping
plus larger-scale urban maps for key locations
GPX files
available to download
Handy
stage planning tables and pilgrim lodging listings
help you plan your itinerary
Detailed information about
refreshments and facilities
along the route
Advice on
planning, preparation and pilgrim credentials