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- Biscina - Ripa - - Ceselli The Reatine Valley () LA VERNA Planning a Distance: 22,8 km Distance: 10,5 km Distance: 21,8 km Distance: 15,9 km The Sacred Valley of is full of testimony PIEVE S. STEFANO Height difference: + 520 / - 500 m Height difference: + 90 / - 50 m Height difference: + 690 / - 885 m Height difference: + 490 / - 680 m to St. Francis. The Hermitage, the Difficulty: challenging Difficulty: easy Difficulty: Challenging Difficulty: Challenging Sanctuaries of Fontecolombo and La Foresta, your CERBAIOLO VIA DI FRANCESCO the temple of Terminillo and the Beech Tree b SAINT FRANCIS - AND THE WOLF OF Val fabbrica (Pg) SAINT FRANCIS - IN FOLIGNO SAINT FRANCIS - IN SPOLETO of St. Francis are just some of the best-known GUBBIO Francis therefore leapt to his feet, made the Nil iucundius vidi valle mea spoletana landmarks. If you would like to see these Trip The sermon being ended, Saint Francis added Franciscan itinerary: sign of the cross, prepared a horse, got into the I have never seen anything more joyful than places, a visit to the website of the these words: Church of Coccorano saddle, and taking scarlet cloth with him set off my Spoleto valley - Saint Francis’ Rieti tourist board is highly recommended, “Listen my brethren: the wolf who is here before 13 Church of Santa Maria Assunta at speed for Foligno. There, as was his custom, at www.camminodifrancesco.it. c you has promised and pledged his faith that he sold all his goods and with a stroke of luck he consents to make peace with you all, and sold his horse as well. Rieti Following in the footsteps of Saint Francis to reach the places and SANSEPOLCRO no more to offend you in aught, and you must (Vita prima - Tommaso da Celano, 333-335) towns that witnessed the life of the saint. promise to give him each day his necessary Ceselli - Arr one ranciscan sites food; to which, if you consent, I promise in his Ripa - (Pg) f The Greccio Hermitage name that he will most faithfully observe the Distance: 14 km g Sanctuary of Fontecolombo So, you’re ready to follow in the steps of Saint Francis but you don’t compact.” (Fioretti – Chapter XXI) Distance: 16,5 km Franciscan itinerary:: Height difference: + 130 / - 180 m h Sanctuary of La Foresta Height difference: + 320 / - 170 m i 41 Church and Monastery of San Girolamo Difficulty: easy Temple of Terminillo know what to expect? To help you with your trip we’ve put together Difficulty: medium Gubbio (Pg) 42 Church of Sant’Andrea Apostolo 1 2 some suggestions on how to approach the itinerary in stages, but 43 Church and Convent of Santa Maria di SAINT FRANCIS - AND NATURE SAINT FRANCIS - IN PERUGIA you’re free to choose how far you walk each day, because you’ll be the CITTA’ DI CASTELLO Franciscan itinerary: Vallegloria All praise be yours, my Lord, through 5 9 Church of Caprignone What do you think I will become in life? Know Sister Water, so useful, humble, precious one doing the walking. 3 4 that I will be worshipped all over the world Rieti - Former of Vallingegno Foligno (Pg) and pure. 11 Hermitage of San Pietro in Vigneto (Leggenda dei Tre compagni, Chapter II, (Canticle of Creation, Saint Francis’ of Assisi) Where possible we’ve added extracts from writings about the places 4- F.1398) Franciscan itinerary: The path continues along the last 100 km COLLEVECCHIO towards Rome, linking the Rieti Valley to St. 44 Church of San Francesco (Tr) where some of the most important episodes in the life of Saint Francis Peter’s Tomb, along the ancient “Salt Route”. Perugia 44b Memorial to the Sermon to the Birds took place. We hope they’ll be both an inspiration and an () Franciscan itinerary: Franciscan itinerary: To learn more about the various stages of the accompaniment on your journey. Biscina - Valfabbrica 51 Former Monastery of San Francesco 14 Church of San Francesco al Prato route, and for more information, why not visit Distance: 15,2 km 15 Monastery of Monteripido www.laviadiromalaviafrancigenadisanfrancesco.com Height difference: + 420 / - 360 m 16 Church of San Francesco delle Donne GUBBIO Difficulty: medium 17 Prison of Sopramuro Foligno - Trevi La Verna - Cerbaiolo (Tuscany) Citerna - Città di Castello Pietralunga - Gubbio 18 6 7 Memorial to the Battle of Collestrada Arr one - Piediluco Distance: 13 km Distance: 28 km Distance: 18,7 km Distance: 25,8 km 8 (under construction) Height difference: + 260 / - 90 m Arr one - Greccio Height difference: + 550 / - 700 Height difference: + 630 / -700 m Height difference: + 370 / - 450 m Distance: 13 km 10 Difficulty: easy Height difference: + 180 / - 20 m Difficulty: Demanding Difficulty: challenging Difficulty: challenging The section between Arrone and Greccio, Valfabbrica - Assisi (alternative r oute) Difficulty: medium Via and is currently under Perugia - Assisi SAINT FRANCIS - IN TREVI THE STIGMATA OF ST. FRANCIS AT LA SAINT FRANCIS - IN CITERNA SAINT FRANCIS - AT GUBBIO Distance: 14 km construction. For more information contact: “...Saint Francis’ said before everyone there: Piediluco (Tr) VERNA “Take, take away, devil, what is yours”. So when the son of Pietro Bernardone, Height difference: + 550 / - 330 m [email protected] Distance: 27 km Brother ass, be quiet and let me preach. And “Then on a harsh crag between and Arno That miserable woman was immediately taken persecuted by his father, disinherited and almost 11 Difficulty: medium Height difference: + 350 / - 355 m the ass immediately calmed down, put its Franciscan itinerary: He received from Christ the last imprinted seal away and lifted up into the air, and thence in rags, left Assisi walking with Providence as Difficulty: medium Terni/Stroncone 9 head between its legs and stood still, in total 52 Which for two years he bore upon his limbs” forward was never seen again by a single soul his guide, it led him on the road to Gubbio, DANTE DESCRIBES ASSISI, SAINT FRANCIS’ Church of San Francesco silence...” (La Divina Commedia, Dante, Paradise, Canto (La Franceschina - G. Oddi, 1474, vol. I, p. 422) where he arrived in a state that can be imagined BIRTHPLACE Franciscan itinerary: BISCINA PERFECT HAPPINESS (De Conformitate - Bartolomeo da Pisa) XI, lines 106-108) after such as eventful journey… (Vita prima - From this hillside, where it abates its rise, ...One day, as Saint Francis was going with 53 Church of San Francesco Citerna (Pg) Tommaso da Celano) 54 Church of San Cristoforo a sun was born into the world, much like Brother Leo from Perugia to Saint Mary of the Trevi (Pg) La Verna / Cerbaiolo (province of Arezzo) 55 Church of San Francesco (Stroncone) 12 13 this sun when it is climbing from the Ganges. Angels, the holy brother explained to his travel Franciscan itinerary: Gubbio (Pg) Piediluco - P oggio Bustone 56 Monastery of San Francesco (Stroncone) Therefore let him who names this site not say companion what things are perfect joy... Franciscan itinerary: VALFABBRICA 57 Franciscan sites: 1 Santissimo Crocifisso e Santa Maria Ascesi, which would be to say too little, (Fioretti – Chapter VIII) ( - Lazio) Church of St. Valentine 45 Church of San Francesco a Sanctuary of La Verna Monastery Franciscan itinerary: 14 15 but Orient, if he would name it rightly. 58 Path of the First Franciscan Martyrs 46 Church of St. Peter in Bovara Distance: 21 km b The hermitage of Cerbaiolo 2 Church and Monastery of San Francesco 6 Church of San Francesco Fondaco degli 16 17 RIPA (Divina Commedium- , Umbra (Pg) 47 Church of S. Maria di Pietra Rossa Spadalonga Paradiso, Canto XI) Height difference: + 750 / - 450 7 Church of San Francesco della Pace o dei Difficulty: demanding PERUGIA Franciscan itinerary: Muratori 19 Church of San Paolo delle Abbadesse 8 Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria 20 19 ST. FRANCIS AT POGGIO BUSTONE 18 Cerbaiolo - Sansepolcr o (Tuscany) Città di Castello - Collevecchio ASSISI 22 23 24 25 26 27 Trevi - P oreta “Greetings, good people!” 21 Bastia Umbria (Pg) 28 29 30 31 32 33 This is how Francis is said to have greeted the District of Os pedalicchio Distance: 12,4 km Distance: 30 km Distance: 14 km inhabitants of Poggio Bustone when he first S. MARIA 34 35 36 38 39 40 Height difference: + 430 / - 470 m Height difference: + 600 / - 750 Height difference: + 400 / -110 m DEGLI arrived at the little village on the slopes of the 37 Difficulty: medium Difficulty: Demanding Difficulty: medium ANGELI Franciscan itinerary: Appennines. 20 Shrine of the Madonna del Rosario (Annales Minorum, seu Trium Ordinum a S. REPENTANCE OF THE THIEVES AT SAINT FRANCIS - IN CITTA’ DI CASTELLO 41 Francisco institutorum, L. Wadding, 1931) MONTECASALE ...having heard that he was passing, the SPELLO Assisi (Pg) Cannara District of Santa Maria degli Angeli Poggio Bustone () It is said that three dangerous criminals people of the district all ran to see him, men 44b 42 43 P oreta - Spoleto once arrived at the door of the convent at and women, young and old alike. With great Franciscan itinerary: Franciscan sites Montecasale, asking for bread and wine. devotion and longing they all wanted to touch Distance: 15,9 km FOLIGNO 44 21 d The Beech Tree of St. Francis The gatekeeper friar admonished them soundly him and kiss his hand. And he could not refuse Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli Height difference: + 520 / - 500 m e Sanctuary of Poggio Bustone and sent them packing. Back at the convent, the devotion of the people and so, although VIA DI FRANCESCO Rimini Difficulty: challenging when the friar told St. Francis what had his hands were bound to hide the stigmata, he La Verna Assisi (Pg) Citerna VIA AMERINA happened, he told them: “By this thing you have bound them more and covered them with his Corridoio bizantino Città di Castello SAINT FRANCIS’ DREAM done, against charity and the Sacred Gospel sleeves, and offered them just his fingers to Pietralunga 47 Franciscan itinerary: Having set off, he walked as far as Spoleto of Christ, I command you in the name of holy kiss... Collevecchio 45 22 Eremo delle Carceri Hermitage and there began to feel unwell. obedience to take this sling of bread and this 23 San Benedetto al Subasio Abbey flask of wine. Go now after them across hill and Città di Castello (Pg) Gubbio TREVI However, worried about his journey, as he VIA LAURETANA 24 Basilica of San Francesco dozed he heard a voice valley until you find them, and give them all this Via Francigena 46 25 Sacro Convento bread and wine from me. Then kneel before Franciscan itinerary: /Santiago Cortona asking him where he was heading. 26 Pellegrini Oratory Francis told him about his ambitious plan. them and humbly admit your wrongdoing and 3 Church of San Francesco Biscina VIA LAURETANA 27 Santa Maria Maggiore Church cruelty, offering a prayer from me that they Loreto And the answer came, “Who would be more 4 Casa Salamacchi Campello 28 Palazzo Vescovile should harm no man again... Valfabbrica sul useful to you? 5 Hermitage of Buonriposo PERUGIA 29 San Rufino Cathedral (Fioretti, Chapter XXVI) Ripa The master or the servant?”. VIA LAURETANA PORETA 30 San Damiano Church He answered, “The master”. ASSISI Loreto 31 Basilica of Santa Chiara San Sepolcro (province of Arezzo) The answer came, “So why abandon 32 Nuova Church the master to follow the servant, and the prince 33 San Francesco Piccolino Oratory Franciscan sites: Foligno for the subject?”. Collevecchio - Pietralunga 50 50a 50b 34 San Pietro Church So Francis asked, “Lord, what would c Hermitage of Montecasale 35 San Francesco Woods you have me do?”. Trevi SPOLETO Distance: 18,5 km 36 Casa Gualdi The answer came, “Go back to your town and Height difference: + 460 / - 520 m 37 Santa Maria di Rivotorto Sanctuary Poreta there you’ll be told what to do; Difficulty: medium VIA LAURETANA 48 49 38 Santa Maria Maddalena Church Loreto because you should interpret the vision you saw 39 SS Trinità Church Spoleto in a totally different way”. Sansepolcr o - Citerna SAINT FRANCIS - AND NATURE CESELLI 40 Tempio della Minerva Legend of the Three Companions (Chapter II): (Tuscany - Umbria) All praise be yours, my Lord, through our Sister Ceselli (Church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva) Mother Earth, who sustains us and governs us, Amelia Arrone Spoleto (Pg) Distance: 13 km And produces various fruits with coloured TERNI Height difference: + 150 / - 100 flowers and herbs. (Canticle of Creation, Saint Piediluco Franciscan itinerary: Difficulty: Easy Francis’ of Assisi) VIA DI FRANCESCO 48 Rieti/ROMA Monteluco VIA AMERINA 49 Monastery of San Francesco Corridoio bizantino 50 ROMA Church of San Sabino 53 54 ARRONE 50a Church of St. Ansanus VIA DI FRANCESCO 57 58 50b VIA FLAMINIA Rieti/ROMA 51 ROMA TERNI MARMORE Key PIEDILUCO Saint Francis’ Way - Road to Rome 00 Franciscan itinerary Motorways Airport 52 Fag gio di San Francesco Route under construction Sights Trains Tourist information d STRONCONE Colli S. POGGIO BUSTONE NB: 55 56 e All the information in this guide has been written and printed in good faith based on the knowledge available to Umbria Regional Council, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Nevertheless, we recommend information is checked before a holiday is booked. Umbria Regional Council is not responsible for any damage, difficulty or negligence caused by the information in this guide.

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Follow in the footsteps of St Francis of What to se e Where The Saint Good Assisi. What to do to stay Francis’ Food The route, more than 270 km long, winds through the heart of the Italian Way by bike Communities countryside to the dreamlike destination of the Umbrian town of Assisi, the Peaceful Umbria, with its rural sounds, After a long day on the road, there is a The route is also suitable for cyclists, and As you walk the Saint Francis’ Way you’ll meet light, shade, hills and valleys, is perfect for wide offer of accommodation, shelter and covers 16 sections totalling 296 km. the people of Umbria, who enjoy living in their birthplace of St Francis which even walking. The Franciscan message is deeply refreshment. small communities and are proud to have today represents the ideal coexistence rooted in this land. Here, in the medieval The cycling option for the Saint Francis’ Way, which is brought their hearty land, with its great history between Man and Creation. towns just a short distance from solitary The decision is up to you - it depends on what you like or suitable for city or hybrid bikes, comprises eight legs and cuisine, and authentic sacred values like heritages, on the roads linking plains and what you might need. In the “Hospitality” section of the almost entirely on tarmac (except for the short stretch friendship and hospitality, into the modern era. St. Francis’ Way is a journey, mountains, in a landscape dotted with website www.viadifrancesco.it, you will find a varied offer at Pieve dei Saddi), for a total of 296 kilometres. Very fit pilgrim-style, based on respect for the trees, rocks and winding rivers, Francis of to suit all tastes and pockets. There are country guest cyclists could combine the various legs, reducing the These are the people whose work in the fields over the Assisi unveiled to the world his evangelical houses, hotels, B&Bs, rooms for rent and much more total number. centuries has helped to create a landscape in which countryside, art, history and traditions message of love for Nature and all its besides. nature and culture exist in perfect harmony. You too of , in a region in which travellers, creatures, peace and harmony among The legs are shown below: can help safeguard the landscape by choosing local the small community of Umbria all men. The whole of Umbria tells of There is also a section offering “humble” shelter for Citerna – Pietralunga – 46,3 km produce linked to the area’s history. In this way you’ll be St. Francis. pilgrims, which is currently under development. When Pietralunga – Gubbio – 26,8 km supporting the producers, protecting the environment and Nature peacefully coexist. The complete it will include rooms and accommodation Gubbio – Perugia – 64,8 km (local produce equals less pollution) and helping to keep following pages describe the Umbrian The Basilica of St. Francis, with its frescoes by Giotto provided by public, private and religious institutions for Perugia – Assisi – 29,7 km the culture of good food alive. Behind every product stretch of the Way, and also provide and Cimabue, is at the half-way point along the pilgrims carrying the Credenziale pass. To obtain a list of Assisi – Trevi – 36,5 km there is a long story that you can discover by talking to useful tips for pilgrims wishing to route, which in itself is a journey through the history these facilities, please email us at [email protected]. Trevi – Monteluco – 30 km the farmers and shepherds you meet along the way. of Italy. The secrets of the centuries are waiting to be Monteluco – – 31 km The food will taste much better, you’ll see. continue their journey through Lazio discovered in the many museums, art galleries, historic You can also book accommodation at specialised Scheggino – Piediluco – 31 km If you would like to find out more about food culture in and Tuscany. buildings and squares to be found in the old towns establishments. For more information, please contact the Umbria and its typical products, send an email to and villages. “Umbria and Francesco’s Ways” consortium by email at For more information, contact us at: [email protected]. We’re here to help. If you would like maps, GPS [email protected]. www.facebook.com/viadifrancesco coordinates or other information, To find out more about Umbria, a region linked inextricably to St. Francis and his religious movement, please contact us at visit www.viadifrancesco.it or contact us on www. [email protected]. facebook.com/viadifrancesco.

Put your rucksack on and lace up your Your walk along the St. Francis’ Way in Umbria, will hiking boots, because “the walkers introduce you to the people, the buildings and the works of art inspired by the Poor Man of Assisi. make the walk”! The Saint Francis’ Way

The Credenziale pass and Città di Testimonium Castello Gubbio © 2010 Regione Umbria / Fotografia: The Credenziale is an identity pass issued Castiglione to pilgrims as they retrace the footsteps of del Lago Assisi St. Francis, helping to distinguish them from Perugia all other travellers. Foligno Norcia Todi Cascia The pass will be dated and stamped by each Orvieto Spoleto establishment, to mark every leg of the journey. It is Amelia issued by a religious organisation which is liable for its How to Local Terni contents, so the pass must be used responsibly. Those who reach Assisi by walking the last 75 km (150 km by get to P ublic bike or on horseback), can request the “Testimonium Viae Francisci”, an official certificate confirming that Umbria Transport the pilgrimage has been completed. To obtain the “Testimonium Viae Francisci”, pilgrims must present Umbria, the green heart of Italy, is in central All the major towns in Umbria and villages the Credenziale in person, after it has been stamped Italy. It borders with Tuscany, The and along the Saint Francis’ Way are well-linked by and dated to confirm that they did indeed complete the Lazio. Thanks to its central position it is easy the local transport network. journey to the tomb of St. Francis on foot or by bike. to reach by any means of transport: The main bus and transport companies are shown To apply for the Credenziale, and to find out where you BY AIR: below. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please can collect the Testimonium Viae Francisci, visit the — Airport Sant’Egidio di Perugia write to us at: [email protected] We’ll do our best to “St. Francis’ Way” page on the website www. www.airport.umbria.it (15 km) help you. viadifrancesco.it, or find us on Facebook, at — Airport Raffaello Sanzio di www.facebook.com/viadifrancesco www.ancona-airport.com (125 km) BY BUS: — Airport Amerigo Vespucci di Firenze — Azienda perugina della mobilità - www.aeroporto.firenze.it (168 km) Spoletina trasporti - www.viadifrancesco.it www.regioneumbria.eu — Airport Fiumicino / Ciampino di Roma Azienda trasporti pubblici Terni - www.adr.it (200 km) www.umbriamobilita.it — Airport Galileo Galilei di Pisa - — Sulga - Perugia - www.sulga.it www.pisa-airport.com (258 km) — Sena - Siena - www.sena.it — Airport Federico Fellini di Rimini — Etruria Mobilità - www.etruriamobilita.it www.riminiairport.com (169 km) BY TRAIN: Follow us on: BY CAR: Ferrovie dello Stato - Trenitalia - www.trenitalia.com — Motorway exits A1 Firenze – Roma Ferrovia Centrale Umbra – FCU - www.fcu.it — Motorway exits A14 Taranto – Bologna: — Superstrada highway E45 Cesena - Orte

BY TRAIN: La Via La Via Francigena — Ferrovie dello Stato railways - Trenitalia di Roma di San Francesco www.trenitalia.com CONSORZIO BY BUS: UMBRIA & FRANCESCO’S WAYS The main towns in Umbria are linked with the other The Saint Italian regions by daily and weekly services. If you want information about the links to your home, write to us at: Francis’ [email protected] Way

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