Umbria: Saint Francis Way to Assisi

Your journey begins in Città di Castello, which will surprise you with its many artistic treasures: from the Palazzo del Podestà, overlooking other palaces on Piazza Matteotti, the Cathedral of San Florido, which gathers together a multitude of architectural styles. Do not miss the view of the Umbrian hills from the top of the Civic Tower, before celebrating the first day of your trip with a dish of white truffle, a prized local delicacy.

After a short transfer you walk through a nice wooded area to Pietralunga, a rural village at 566m of altitude. The old town with its steep narrow streets, the church of Madonna dei Rimedi and Pieve di Urbino really are worth a visit. You can be dropped off at two different spots and thus choose between a short or longer walk. 

Challenge: 5 hours, 15 km / 9,5 mi, 614 m ascent, 655 m descent

From Pietralunga you walk through a scenic landscape passing  the monasteries of San Pietro and San Benedetto. The abbey of San Benedetto, dated back to XII century, was once an important reference point for pilgrims. The final stretch to Gubbio is by taxi. The town of Gubbio is worth an extensive visit. It is one of the most beautifully preserved Medieval town, with impressive buildings and Churches. In Gubbio many traditional festivities are honoured still today.

Challenge: 5 hours, 18 km / 11 mi, 547 m ascent, 712 m descent 

Today’s walk is quite long, along the hills which separates Gubbio from Valfabbrica. The route offers breath-taking views until the Mt. Sibillini. It is possible to shorten the walk by taking a transfer. (about 2km / 1,2 mi). It is a very nice walk through the lovely countryside in the heart of Umbria. Continue through a beautiful valley on the “Sentiero Francescano” to Valfabbrica. 

Challenge: 7 hours, 23 km / 14,5 mi, 336 m ascent, 336 m descent

It’s a beautiful itinerary along Umbria’ hills starting from Valfabbrica, a quiet town which was an important fortress in the middle age; the towers and part of walls are well preserved. At the end of slopes, you can enjoy landscape around you with woods, fields, country houses, parish churches with the Apennine peaks overpowering above. Assisi appears at the middle of the walk when you are in a wonderful panoramic point over the edge of the hills. 

Challenge: 4 hours, 13 km / 8 mi, 578 m ascent, 498 m descent

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