Via di Francesco, from Florence to Chiusi della Verna
Seven unmissable days for a unique experience in the footsteps of Saint Francis in the heart of Tuscany
In the dark days of the Middle Ages, Saint Francis wandered the ridges and valleys of the Apennines, searching for divine signs in nature and spreading his message of peace, humility and brotherhood among the people.
The first section of the "Via di Francesco" offers an enchanting glimpse of the beauty that characterises the entire route: starting from Florence, one of the capitals of aesthetics, one is immediately immersed in a rural landscape that every day shows itself in new nuances, offering new emotions, surprising and stimulating all the senses.
Through the National Park of the Casentino Forests, a magical place full of energy that is home to the Hermitage of Camaldoli; the medieval centre of the village of Stia, the Casentino woods, the unparalleled panoramic views of the Sieve Valley and the Sacred Valley.
Lastly, Chiusi della Verna, with its Sanctuary - few places like this manage to keep the essence of Francis alive, with its simplicity and beauty, a message that goes beyond all religious barriers and gives serenity to body and spirit.
Prices include
- 7 overnight stays in a double room in 3-star hotels, B&B and farmhouses with breakfast
luggage transport from hotel to hotel - 3 dinners (Caiano, Casa Santicchio and Chiusi della Verna)
- 1 packed lunch (Casa Santicchio)
- Transfers included in the programme
- Detailed route descriptions in digital format, maps, GPS tracks and App
- Pilgrim's Credential
- medical and luggage insurance
- 24-hour telephone support
Supplemental charges
- travel to the places of arrival and departure
- lunches and dinners, except where otherwise indicated
- visits and entrance fees - tips
- personal extras
- any tourist taxes
- anything not specified under the "Prices Include" section.
Meeting point
Plan
- Day 1: Arrive in Florence and breathe in the Renaissance air all around you: take a stroll along the alleyways, admire the Duomo or climb up to Piazzale Michelangelo for a panoramic view at sunset!
- Day 2: walk from Pontassieve to Passo della Consuma, 17.5 kilometres. Height difference: positive 1184 meters / negative 272 meters
- Day 3: hike from Passo della Consuma to Stia, 14.7 kilometres. Height difference: positive 475 meters / negative 1073 meters
- Day 4: hike from Stia to Camaldoli, 15.8 kilometres. Height difference: positive 1098 meters / negative 790 meters
- Day 5: hike from Camaldoli to Badia Prataglia, 8 kilometres. Height difference: positive 550 meters / negative 551 meters
- Day 6: walk from Badia Prataglia to Casa Santicchio, 10 kilometres. Height difference: positive 563 meters / negative 659 meters
- Day 7: walk from Casa Santicchio to Chiusi della Verna, 9 kilometres. Height difference: positive 791 meters / negative 577 meters
Cancellation
and no-show policies
- Withdrawal up to 31 days before the start of the trip: 50 Euro per file for handling fee
- Cancellation from 30 to 21 days before the start of the trip: 30% of the total amount
- Cancellation 20 to 11 days before start of travel: 50% of total amount
- Cancellation from 10 to 4 days before start of travel: 75% of total amount
- Cancellation within 3 days before start of travel: 100% of total amount
