Stage 2 - from Assisi to Deruta

Description

A straightforward stage, almost entirely without elevation gain. The route begins in Assisi and descends into the Umbrian Valley as far as the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, which houses the Porziuncola, the small chapel that became one of the most important Franciscan sites.

From

Assisi

To

Deruta

Distance

25 km

Increase in altitude

+72 m

Loss of altitude

-206 m

Road Sign

Yes

Travel time

06 h 30 m

Water sources

Yes

Resting areas

Yes

Degree of difficulty

easy

A straightforward stage, almost entirely without elevation gain. The route begins in Assisi and descends into the Umbrian Valley as far as the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, which houses the Porziuncola, the small chapel that became one of the most important Franciscan sites.

The itinerary then continues across flat terrain to the outskirts of Bettona, a town listed among Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages, well worth a short detour. Shortly afterwards, the route turns decisively south, keeping to the left bank of the Tiber, until it reaches Deruta, another town included among Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages. By this point, the distance covered will be 22.5 kilometres.

If one chooses to continue to the Sanctuary of the Madonna dei Bagni, the official end of the stage, a further 2.5 kilometres must be added, for a total of 25 kilometres.

Water sources

Rest points

Advice

Information (for example, how to arrive by public transport)