Firenze
287km|14-16 days|13.1km|14 stages
Firenze to Assisi
From Firenze through the Casentino forests to Assisi. The northern spine of the Via di Francesco.
Pilgrimage the Via di Francesco
Find your path.
Connect deeper in the footsteps of Saint Francis.
the trail at a glance
What is the Via di Francesco?
Five main routes. One pilgrimage network. The Via di Francesco is a family of ancient walking trails through central Italy, with Firenze, La Verna, Rimini, Roma Salaria, and Via Ghibellina giving pilgrims clear ways to approach Assisi.
5routes
550+km
30+stages
10-30days
Eight hundred years of pilgrims have walked before you. In 2026, the world marks the anniversary of Saint Francis's death — and the trail is more alive than ever. Whether you walk for 10 days or 30, the path is yours.
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The Routes to Assisi
Start with the five main routes, then use the routes index to compare joiners, loops, alternates, and local variants.
La Verna212km|10-12 days|8.7km|10 stages
La Verna to Assisi
From the sanctuary of La Verna through the Franciscan heart of Umbria to Assisi.
Rimini110km|5-7 days|4.7km|5 stages
Rimini to La Verna
From the Adriatic coast through Valmarecchia and the Apennines to La Verna.
along the way
Where the Path Leads
The places that give the Via di Francesco its meaning.
Plan the Pilgrimage
Start with the questions that shape the walk before you ever shoulder the pack.
5 routes|550+ km|30+ stages|10-30 days
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the spirit of the wayExplore Francis
Follow the Franciscan thread
The Via di Francesco is shaped by Francis through forests, sanctuaries, hospitality, and the idea that attention to creation can change the pilgrim. This site is not a church portal. It is a practical guide to the places, stories, and values that give the walk its meaning.
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Story & Meaning
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rest, reflect, continue
Rest & ReflectFind stays
Find Sanctuary Along the Way.
From traditional pilgrim hostels run by religious orders to agriturismos in the Umbrian hills, the site helps you solve where to sleep before the route gets complicated.
Pilgrim-ready stays
Along the route
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1226 — 2026
Celebrating the 800th Centenary of St. Francis.
An independent walking companion, built by pilgrims who walked the trail.
Walk With Saint Francis is not affiliated with any official trail organisation. We are here because we care about this path.
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