Cammino di San Francesco – St. Francis Way in Italy
Which sections of the Cammino di San Francesco does MICAMI offer?
- La Verna – Assisi (approx. 180 km)
- Assisi – Rieti (approx. 180 km)
- Greccio – Rome (approx. 150 km)
✓ The Cammino di San Francesco runs through the Apennine Mountains and connects key locations from the life and legacy of St. Francis of Assisi, including his birthplace Assisi and the destination Rome.
✓ Iconic Towns worth a longer stay: La Verna (Sanctuary), Gubbio, Assisi, Spoleto
✓A spiritual pilgrimage following in the footsteps of St. Francis.
✓ Beautiful Italian landscapes: Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.
✓ Authentic Italian cuisine (e.g., antipasti, truffle dishes, local wines).
✓ Less-traveled pilgrimage route but well marked and with solid infrastructure (T cross).
✓ A blend of nature, art, and spirituality.
✓Challenging stages – suitable for experienced hikers with good physical condition.
✓ Far from mass tourism in Italy – a true pilgrimage experience.
✓ Towns like Assisi is the heart of the Franciscan movement.
✓ Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) – Pleasant hiking weather and scenic landscapes.
✓ Summer is too hot.
