Via di Francesco – The Way of St Francis
Florence to Rome via Assisi | September 2027
Walk in the footsteps of one of Christianity’s most beloved figures on a remarkable pilgrimage through the heart of Italy.
The Via di Francesco – the Way of St Francis is an ancient pilgrimage route connecting the landscapes, towns and sacred places associated with St Francis of Assisi. Beginning in beautiful Florence, our journey takes us through the hills of Tuscany and Umbria, through Assisi and onwards to Rome.
This is much more than a walking tour. It is an opportunity to slow down, step away from the busyness of everyday life and journey through places where Francis lived, prayed and ministered. Along the way we will visit churches, monasteries, hermitages and medieval villages connected with his extraordinary life and witness.
Our pilgrimage takes us to La Verna, where Francis received the stigmata; Gubbio, remembered for the story of Francis and the wolf; and, of course, Assisi, where we spend time exploring the places at the very heart of his story. From Assisi we continue south through the beautiful Umbrian countryside, visiting more of the communities and sanctuaries associated with Francis before making our way towards Rome.
Rather than walking every kilometre between Florence and Rome, we have carefully selected some of the most beautiful and meaningful sections of the Via di Francesco. This allows us to experience the joy and challenge of pilgrimage on foot while still having time to explore the places we visit, enjoy the wonderful food and hospitality of Italy, and pause for reflection along the way.
Each day will have its own rhythm of walking, fellowship and reflection. As with all Selah pilgrimages, we want to create space to encounter God in the landscape, in Scripture, in one another and in the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other.
Our final footsteps take us into Rome, following the pilgrim road towards the Vatican and bringing our journey from the world of Francis to the heart of historic Christianity.
Florence. La Verna. Gubbio. Assisi. The Umbrian countryside. Rome.
A beautiful journey through Italy – and a pilgrimage that invites us to consider the enduring challenge of Francis: to live more simply, love more generously and follow Christ more wholeheartedly.

























