The figure of Saint Francis, who towers over Assisi, destination and crossroads of the most important paths, accompanies the pilgrim on the paths that start from different parts of Italy and Europe, intertwine in Umbria and have only one destination: the tomb of the Santo in Assisi and its Papal Basilicas. Along the way, we retrace the streets of medieval cities, churches, hermitages and convents, and works of art that preserve the memory of his words and deeds and embody the identity of Italy and its population.
From the National Park of the Casentinesi Forests you reach the gentler hills of the upper Tiber Valley in Umbria, touching the towns of Citerna, Città di Castello and Pietralunga. You will reach Gubbio, which is rich in natural beauty and artistic treasures and is the place of St Francis' first pilgrimage. 
With uphill and downhill climbs, you will cross the green territory of Valfabbrica until you reach the Basilica of St Francis of Assisi, which is the most famous place in the world representing the history and life of the Patron Saint of Italy.  
You can go on interesting detours around Perugia, the regional capital, in which there is a wealth of exceptional monuments. 
To discover and learn more about the stages of the Ways of Francis in Tuscany and Emilia Romagna:
Ways of Saint Francis in Tuscany - Click here
Ways of Saint Francis in Emilia Romagna - Click here

The stages of the Northern Way