The Way of St Francis: Via di Francesco :From Florence to Assisi and Rome
The Way of St Francis: Via di Francesco :From Florence to Assisi and Rome
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15 January, 2025
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Description
Walk the Way of St Francis (Via di Francesco), a 518km (322-mile) pilgrimage route from Florence through Tuscany and Umbria to Rome, tracing the spiritual footsteps of St Francis of Assisi. This scenic alternative to the Camino de Santiago visits sacred sites like Santuario della Verna, Assisi, Gubbio, Spoleto and Marmore Falls over 27 stages (11-29km each), ideal for fit walkers seeking a month-long adventure.
This Cicerone guidebook provides all the tools needed to navigate this long-distance trail with confidence. With detailed north-to-south descriptions, mapping, flexible variants and practical planning tools, you'll be well-prepared for your Italian pilgrimage.
- Alternative route variants for the Florence–Santuario della Verna and Assisi–Rieti sections, along with itineraries starting at either Assisi or Santuario della Verna, are explained
- Daily listings of accommodations are included, featuring low-cost hotels, agriturismi (farm stays), foresterie (guesthouses), and hostels where available, with clear guidance on booking ahead, which is essential for this route, unlike other popular caminos
- Practical information on securing pilgrim credentials, maintaining your pilgrim passport, and cultural tips ensures you are prepared for the spiritual elements of the route
- Navigate the Way of St Francis confidently with detailed route descriptions, elevation profiles, 1:100,000 maps, and downloadable GPX files
- Expert advice and tips are included from the author, The Reverend Sandy Brown, an experienced pilgrim
Plan your Way of St Francis pilgrimage with this trusted guidebook and swap crowded Camino routes for Italy’s olive groves, medieval villages, and sacred solitude. From the grandeur of Florence to the Eternal City of Rome, this Italian long-distance walking trail offers a month-long adventure blending faith, culture, history, and the stunning Tuscan-Umbrian landscapes for a truly unique pilgrimage experience.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781786311672 |
| ISBN10 | 1786311674 |
| Number Of Pages | 264 |
| Item Weight | 300 g |
| Product Dimensions | 116 x 172 x 16 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Cicerone Press |
| Format | paperback |
| Edition | 2nd Revised edition |
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Author's Bio
Sanford ‘Sandy’ Brown is a long-distance walker and ordained minister who lives in Lucca, Italy. Inspired by The Pilgrimage by Paulo Coelho, he trekked the Camino de Santiago in 2008 and since then has walked over 18,000km on pilgrim trails in Europe and the U.S. He leads group tours through his travel company, Pilgrim Paths at www.pilgrimpaths.com. Sandy earned his undergraduate degree in medieval history at the University of Washington in Seattle, and his Master of Divinity at Garrett Theological Seminary; he completed his doctorate in gender, sexuality and spirituality at Princeton Theological Seminary in 1997. He has two grown sons, and his wife, Theresa Elliott, is a yoga master teacher.