One of the most challenging stages of the entire Northern Way, with two climbs to overcome. The first is long and steady, immersed in the woods, alternating between dirt road and asphalt, leading you to Pieve de’ Saddi. The second is shorter but steeper, just before reaching Pietralunga, a small village nestled in the green landscape, ideal for relaxing and resting. Dinner and overnight stay at accommodation in Pietralunga.
La via di Francesco da Nord
SIX-DAY TOUR
The Way of St. Francis from the North
offerta
The best offer starts at €254.00 per person in a double room.
accommodations
3- or 4-star hotel
La Verna - Sansepolcro - Citerna - Città di Castello - Pietralunga - Gubbio - Valfabbrica - Assisi
Itinerary along the Northern Section of the Way of Saint Francis
An itinerary along the Northern Section of the Way of St. Francis that you can travel with your own bicycle or with our assistance using a rental bike.
Itinerary
Day 1: Assisi – La Verna Sanctuary – Sansepolcro (approx. 35 km)
Arrive in Assisi in the morning, leave your car, and transfer by private van to the La Verna Sanctuary, where the first cycling stage begins. You can visit the impressive sanctuary, nestled in the woods, before setting off on your bike. You will pass through Pieve Santo Stefano, then cycle along Lake Montedoglio before arriving in Sansepolcro. Dinner and overnight stay at accommodation in Sansepolcro.
Day 2: Sansepolcro - Città di Castello (30 km)
You will leave Sansepolcro behind to cycle through the countryside between Tuscany and Umbria. The only climb of the day is the fairly steep one that will lead you to the village of Citerna. From there, you continue towards Città di Castello, largely utilizing the unpaved cycle path that runs alongside the Tiber River. Dinner and overnight stay at accommodation in Città di Castello.
Day 3: Città di Castello - Pietralunga (30 km)
Day 4: Pietralunga - Gubbio (24 km)
Day 5: Gubbio - Valfabbrica (33 km)
Day 6: Valfabbrica - Assisi (22 km)
included in the cost
The rate includes:
- 5 nights in accommodations along the route
- Half-board treatment (beverages excluded)
- Gubbio Express sightseeing tour in Gubbio
- Private van transfer from Assisi to La Verna
- Umbria & Bike Kit
- Pilgrim’s Credential
- Travel insurance (Europ Assistance)
- Extras
extra
Not included
- Extra expenses and tips
- Detailed GPX tracks or road map
- Luggage transfer along the route
- Any extra night in Assisi
- Bicycle rental
- City tax (where applicable)
- Transportation (excluding the private van transfer listed above)
- Anything not expressly indicated under the “What’s Included in the Cost” section
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