Walk together travel on foot Track of francesco

From Tuscany you enter Umbria.

Stage 3 - from Sansepolcro to Citerna

Description

Walking
A short leg of the journey, without any unevenness between Tuscany and Umbria. You can take advantage of the day to visit Sansepolcro or Citerna, places historically linked to the pilgrim routes, reaching the town of Citerna in less than four hours, which is where your journey through the land of St Francis begins: Umbria.To discover and learn more about the stages of the Ways of Saint Francis in Tuscany:Ways of Saint Francis in Tuscany-Click here{module id="419"}

From

Sansepolcro (Arezzo)

To

Citerna

Distance

12,17 Km

Increase in altitude

+ 300

Loss of altitude

- 175

Surface

gravel road-tarmac

Road Sign

yes (vertical red-white sign with black Tau on yellow background, yellow tau and vertical and horizontal yellow-blue signs)

Travel time

4 hours

Water sources

yes

Resting areas

yes

Sculpted on the door of the Cathedral of Sansepolcro is the traditional image of the pilgrim, with a stick and knapsack, as if to create a bond of continuity, over the centuries, between the ancient and the modern spiritual travellers. This route lasts approximately 4 hours, mainly on flat ground between the cultivated fields and ancient country houses. Moving away from the town, you need to watch out for the traffic, but in less than 3 km you will be walking along country roads to reach the land of St Francis: Umbria. The uphill slopes become less steep and the landscape becomes gentler.The Village of Citerna, which is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, stands on a hill in the Upper Tiber Valley and has the characteristics of a fortification functioning as a watchtower. Places worth visiting in the old town centre are: the church-museum dedicated to St Francis (ask someone to tell you the mysterious story of the discovery of the Madonna di Donatello); the church of San Michele Arcangelo, in which you will find the precious Crucifixion by Pomarancio and a Madonna with Child of the Della Robbia school; a visit to the unusual medieval walkway within the walls is a must.

Sources
There are water sources (Sansepolcro, Gricignano, Fighille, Citerna). Remember to fill your water bottle with at least 1.5 litres of water in the summer.

Intermediate legs
A short stage of the journey that crosses little residential areas, where you can find accommodation and dining facilities.

Suggestions
This part of the journey is easy on your legs. You can use part of the day to visit Sansepolcro or Citerna. We recommend that you carry the maps of the trail with you.

Information (e.g. how to get there using public transport)
Territorial Tourist Office of Valtiberina Toscana
Address: Via Matteotti, 8 - 52037 Sansepolcro (AR)
Phone: 0575 740536
Email: info@valtiberinaintoscana.it

Office IAT of Città di Castello
Address: Corso Cavour 5 - 06012 Città di Castello
Phone: 075 8554922  -  Fax. 075 8529314
Email: info@iat.citta-di-castello.pg.it