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Updates, advice and reports
Itinerary
All legs of the journey can be shortened because there are stopping areas and accommodation along the way. However, at this point, it is advisable to plan your itinerary well, perhaps choosing the first legs of the journey of a distance of 14/15 km and then gradually seeing how your body reacts to the fatigue and to nature.
Road signs
The entire path is very signposted and monitored, but if you notice any problems please report them using the form beside.
The Way is marked with yellow and blue colors and the yellow Tau. In Tuscany you will find directional arrows with only the yellow Tau. In Umbria and Lazio you'll always find both vertical signs (standard CAI sign with distance km and always yellow Tau on the tip and yellow and blue band) and horizontal signs in paint (yellow Tau and yellow and blue bands) that are abundant and numerous, especially at crossroads.
The path belongs to the pilgrims, so if you notice any problem report it to info@viadifrancesco.it or using the form opposite.
It is recommended to always have a guidebook with maps and GPX tracks that you can download from the site, which can be useful in case of doubts.
The Way is marked with yellow and blue colors and the yellow Tau. In Tuscany you will find directional arrows with only the yellow Tau. In Umbria and Lazio you'll always find both vertical signs (standard CAI sign with distance km and always yellow Tau on the tip and yellow and blue band) and horizontal signs in paint (yellow Tau and yellow and blue bands) that are abundant and numerous, especially at crossroads.
The path belongs to the pilgrims, so if you notice any problem report it to info@viadifrancesco.it or using the form opposite.
It is recommended to always have a guidebook with maps and GPX tracks that you can download from the site, which can be useful in case of doubts.
Updates on the path
The updates and reports on the route are reported on the individual stages (you will find on the stage card the alert "Attention" in case of problems).
To consult all the updates and warnings on the entire St Francis’ Way CLICK HERE
To consult all the updates and warnings on the entire St Francis’ Way CLICK HERE
Itinerary and road signs
All legs of the journey can be shortened because there are stopping areas and accommodation along the way. However, at this point, it is advisable to plan your itinerary well, perhaps choosing the first legs of the journey of a distance of 14/15 km and then gradually seeing how your body reacts to the fatigue and to nature.
As far as the road signs are concerned: the horizontal painted signs (yellow Tau and yellow and blue stripes) are abundant and numerous, especially at junctions.
Unfortunately, the vertical signs are faded (2017), but legible; we are working on replacing them by the end of the year.
In Umbria, the sign situation is very good. However, if you notice any problems, please report them to info@viadifrancesco.it
We recommended that you always have a guidebook with maps with you.
WARNING
The red and white signs with St. Francis' habit on them are valid for showing the direction, but they often indicate the wrong distances and timing; therefore, pay no attention to what they indicate regarding timing and distances.
As far as the road signs are concerned: the horizontal painted signs (yellow Tau and yellow and blue stripes) are abundant and numerous, especially at junctions.
Unfortunately, the vertical signs are faded (2017), but legible; we are working on replacing them by the end of the year.
In Umbria, the sign situation is very good. However, if you notice any problems, please report them to info@viadifrancesco.it
We recommended that you always have a guidebook with maps with you.
WARNING
The red and white signs with St. Francis' habit on them are valid for showing the direction, but they often indicate the wrong distances and timing; therefore, pay no attention to what they indicate regarding timing and distances.
Legs of the journey
Valfabbrica – Assisi stage
UPDATE: INTERRUPTION PUBLIC ROAD via SAN GIACOMO (entering Assisi)
Due to the interruption of the road, there are the following 2 options:
1. Route via Bosco di San Francesco. At the statue of Padre Pio (see original path), turn left afollowing the blue and yellow signposting. You pass by the FAI - Bosco di San Francesco - Ticket 5 euros (3 euros for those presenting the pilgrim's credential). Beautiful path in the woods and you come out right in front of the Upper Basilica.
2. Public route. From the statue of Padre Pio, turn left, towards the FAI - Bosco di San Francesco. Pay attention on the right to the indication "Ponte dei Galli". Cross the bridge and follow the path (Yellow line on image).
Click here to see the alternative route
Continue on the path. Back on asphalt, turn left towards and take the Piaggia San Francesco road. After the second arch, turn left and you are in the lower square of the Basilica of San Francesco.
Pieve Santo Stefano – Sansepolcro
From the Viamaggio pass to Pian delle Capanne: in the event of rain, the ground becomes very slippery. Please be careful. An alternative exists, which is currently not sign-posted, allowing you to reduce the length of the route. Check the Pieve Santo Stefano - Sansepolcro leg of the journey.
From the hermitage of Montecasale in Sansepolcro: in the event of rain, the ground becomes very slippery. Please be careful. An alternative exists, which is currently not sign-posted, allowing you to reduce the length of the route. You should follow the road through the forest until you reach Sansepolcro. Check the Pieve Santo Stefano - Sansepolcro leg of the journey.
From Foligno to Trevi or from Trevi to Foligno
Please be careful: the “di qui passò Franceso” (St. Francis passed this way) itinerary continues through a valley and first on a tarmac road, while the St Francis' Way itinerary climbs, across the hillside, along a path and with short stretches on tarmac road. The crossroads is located at Sant'Eraclio.
Ceselli – Spoleto e Spoleto – Ceselli
Interruption from Monteluco to Spoleto - for the description of the alternative route and gpx write to info@viadifrancesco.it
The Terni - Marmore and Marmore - Terni Alternative
This alternative route is not yet signposted because an alternative trail on foot has been identified and it avoids having to take the SS 209 Valnerina trunk road.
For info, write to info@viadifrancesco.it
UPDATE: INTERRUPTION PUBLIC ROAD via SAN GIACOMO (entering Assisi)
Due to the interruption of the road, there are the following 2 options:
1. Route via Bosco di San Francesco. At the statue of Padre Pio (see original path), turn left afollowing the blue and yellow signposting. You pass by the FAI - Bosco di San Francesco - Ticket 5 euros (3 euros for those presenting the pilgrim's credential). Beautiful path in the woods and you come out right in front of the Upper Basilica.
2. Public route. From the statue of Padre Pio, turn left, towards the FAI - Bosco di San Francesco. Pay attention on the right to the indication "Ponte dei Galli". Cross the bridge and follow the path (Yellow line on image).
Click here to see the alternative route
Continue on the path. Back on asphalt, turn left towards and take the Piaggia San Francesco road. After the second arch, turn left and you are in the lower square of the Basilica of San Francesco.
Pieve Santo Stefano – Sansepolcro
From the Viamaggio pass to Pian delle Capanne: in the event of rain, the ground becomes very slippery. Please be careful. An alternative exists, which is currently not sign-posted, allowing you to reduce the length of the route. Check the Pieve Santo Stefano - Sansepolcro leg of the journey.
From the hermitage of Montecasale in Sansepolcro: in the event of rain, the ground becomes very slippery. Please be careful. An alternative exists, which is currently not sign-posted, allowing you to reduce the length of the route. You should follow the road through the forest until you reach Sansepolcro. Check the Pieve Santo Stefano - Sansepolcro leg of the journey.
From Foligno to Trevi or from Trevi to Foligno
Please be careful: the “di qui passò Franceso” (St. Francis passed this way) itinerary continues through a valley and first on a tarmac road, while the St Francis' Way itinerary climbs, across the hillside, along a path and with short stretches on tarmac road. The crossroads is located at Sant'Eraclio.
Ceselli – Spoleto e Spoleto – Ceselli
Interruption from Monteluco to Spoleto - for the description of the alternative route and gpx write to info@viadifrancesco.it
The Terni - Marmore and Marmore - Terni Alternative
This alternative route is not yet signposted because an alternative trail on foot has been identified and it avoids having to take the SS 209 Valnerina trunk road.
For info, write to info@viadifrancesco.it
