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The Way of St Francis: Via di Francesco
From Florence to Assisi and Rome
Guidebook to walking The Way of St Francis pilgrimage trail in Italy. This 518km route from Florence, through Assisi and then to Rome and the Vatican City explores Tuscany and Umbria. Described in 27 stages, the guide to the month-long route includes detailed maps, profiles and accommodation and facilities on route. The trail visits major sites and towns famous for their connection to Italy's patron saint.
Seasons
Spring, summer and fall. Winters are possible, too, except for higher elevations where snow is not uncommon.Centres
Florence, Camaldoli, Santuario della Verna, Cittá di Castello, Gubbio, Assisi, Spello, Spoleto, Cascata delle Marmore, Rieti, Rome.Difficulty
Some steep climbs and descents, but no special gear required. All stages are graded either "Easy", "Moderate", or "Hard".Must See
Renaissance Florence, the dark and lovely Casentino National Forest, the active hermitage of Camaldoli, St Francis' beloved Santuario della Verna, historic Gubbio, beloved and beautiful Assisi, charming Spoleto, Marmore Falls. The walk is sprinkled with sacred sites from the life of St Francis and culminates in the Eternal City of Rome.ISBN
9781786311672
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Published
15 Jan 2025
Edition
Second
Pages
264
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.60cm
Weight
300g
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Overview
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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
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By The Reverend Sandy Brown
Sanford 'Sandy' Brown is a community activist, long-distance walker and ordained minister from Seattle, Washington. Inspired by The Pilgrimage by Paulo Coelho, he trekked the Camino de Santiago in 2008 and since then has walked or biked over 18,000km on pilgrim trails in Spain, France, Switzerland, Italy and the United States. He leads group pilgrimage treks through his travel company, www.pilgrimpaths.com.Sandy earned his undergraduate degree in medieval history at the University of Washington in Seattle, his MDiv at Garrett Theological Seminary, which honored him in 2006 as a Distinguished Alumnus, and in 1997 earned a doctorate from Princeton Theological Seminary in gender, sexuality and spirituality. In 2023 the European Association of Via Francigena Ways bestowed its Honor Award on Sandy for his contributions to the development of the route. He has two grown sons and lives with his wife, Theresa Elliott, in Lucca, Italy.
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