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PARTI QUANDO VUOI
CAMMINO DI SAN FRANCESCO
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WHAT YOU'LL SEE
Culture, spirituality, nature and, of course, a deep-rooted food and wine tradition are only a few of the reasons why you should leave for this journey, along the Path of San Francesco, from Rimini to La Verna.
This itinerary traces and connects some of the ancient Franciscan settlements and the places visited by the Saint who crossed these lands several times. Each leg (6 or more depending on your preferences) becomes the narration of the episodes of his life and his preaching. But the Path of San Francesco is not "only" a spiritual journey, it is a spectacular trekking in which you have the chance to discover the unimaginable treasures of a land miles away from the tourist destinations of the Romagna Riviera
A land where you will meet places of art and culture, faith and peace: from the Convent of the Friars Minor in Villa Verrucchio with San Francesco's centuries-old cypress, to the Convent of Sant'Igne, built in 1244 in the woods at the foot of the cliff of San Leo. From fortified villages steeped in history like Verucchio, San Leo and Sant'Agata Feltria, to the woods of the Nature Reserve of Monte Fumaiolo in which, along an ancient Grand-Ducal road, the Hermitage of Sant'Alberico is found.
And again, you will get to know the people of Romagna. A passionate, generous, funny and smiling bunch, you will struggle to forget at the end of the journey!
BASIC DETAILS
Where: from Rimini to La Verna
Style: Itinerant
Duration: 6 days and 5 nights (if needed extra nights can be added)
Luggage transfer: Yes, one piece of luggage per person is allowed (without external bags/appendixes) maximum dimensions 55x40x20 cm
Accommodations: Small hotels, family run B&B's, farmhouses, guest quarters at the Sanctuary
Rooms: as per your request
Difficulty level: ●●●● | Chellenging - The Cammino di San Francesco is a route of approximately 110 km which does not present any technical difficulties, the daily stages are approximately 20 km with some challenging parts due the elevation gain. The route gradually increases in difficulty with the succession of stages.
We do not recommend this trip to beginners
WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE THIS TRIP
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From the sea to the doors of the Casentinesi Forests, discovering the beautiful hinterland
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Fortresses, sanctuaries, castles and spiritual places; a perfect mix of culture and spirituality
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The people of Romagna, who have made hospitality their profession!
PROGRAM:
Day 1 - Km 25 km (Elevation gain/loss -/ +: +500 m, -200 m)
Rimini – Verucchio
Our journey begins from the beautiful historic center of Rimini, we then quickly reach the first hills upstream of the city and the Marecchia valley. Continuing we arrive in Vergiano where we'll see a small chapel, a tribute to an ancient tradition: here San Francesco was hosted in a modest house where they offered him a stick as support for the journey (the current centuries-old cypress tree of Villa Verucchio). Overnight stay in Verucchio.
Day 2 - Km 20 km (Elevation gain/loss +/-: + 600 m, -300 m)
Verucchio – San Leo
Departure for the medium-high Valmarecchia, between steep cliffs dominated by fortified citadels. Every now and then you catch a glimpse of the breathtaking views from the ridge: San Leo (still distant), the castle of Montebello, the Pincio and Aquilone mountains also called the “Vescovo che dorme” (sleeping Bishop) for the unmistakable shape that made it an important reference point for the Romei pilgrims. Among pastures, cultivated fields and wooded patches, you reach the Convent of Sant'Igne, one of the most significant destinations of the path. Overnight stay in San Leo.
Day 3 - Km 20,2 (Elevation gain/loss +/-: +800 m, -780 m)
San Leo - Sant’Agata Feltria
From San Leo, a medieval town built on a mighty overhanging boulder, we descend to the bottom of the valley and then go up to the opposite ridge in the Savio Valley where Sant’Agata Feltria is located, a splendid ancient village rich in spirituality and mystical places. Overnight stay in Sant’agata Feltria.
Day 4 - Km 22,2 (Elevation gain/loss +/-: +1178 m, -678 m)
Sant’Agata Feltria – Balze di Verghereto
The landscape changes radically, passing from bucolic and rural to a mountain environment, typical of the Apennines. Along the way you will reach the Hermitage of Sant’Alberico, documented since 1043 and, according to an ancient tradition, founded by San Romualdo. From here San Francesco passed on his way to La Verna. Continuing in the woods you will meet the splendid stone road, called "Via Granducale", because it was built by the Grand Duke Leopold II of Tuscany for a grace received. Overnight stay in Balze.
Day 5 - Km 23 (Elevation gain/loss +/-: +810 m, -720 m)
Balze di Verghereto - La Verna
We are now between Romagna and Tuscany, under the rocky wall of Monte Fumaiolo. Between pastures and woods you climb to Poggio Tre Vescovi (1238 m) where the ridge path is part of an ancient medieval road. We then reach the Passo delle Gualanciole and the Passo delle Pratelle (1075 m), the junction point with the Via di Francesco which leads from La Verna to Rome. We will descend steeply to the Croce della Calla (1135m), under the wall of Monte Penna, to arrive, through a beech forest, at the Santuario della Verna (1128m), the point of arrival of your journey. Spiritual dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse of the Sanctuary of La Verna.
Day 6
La Verna Sanctuary and return
Please ask us for a quote on private trasfers, as the return to civilization with public transports it's a journey on it's own.
PRICE:
825,00 € per person (travelling alone, already includes single room surcharge)
540,00 € per person (in 2 or more people);
The price includes:
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Welcome and briefing the morning of departure;
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Overnight stay and breakfast;
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Luggage transport service between accommodations - 1 baggage per person;
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Hiking Map (1x group);
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Pilgrims' Credential (1x person);
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Handling Fee;
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Liability insurance.
The price does not include:
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Single room surcharge;
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Lunches, dinners, extra food and drinks or other extras;
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City tax where due (to be paid directly at the accommodation);
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Transfer to Rimini and fromLa Verna;
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Transfers with public transport;
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Cancellation insurance;
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Possible transfers to skip the stage in case of need;
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Anything not mentioned in the section "the price includes".
NOTES:
A deposit of 100 euro per person (non refundable) is required upon confirmation of your booking. In case your booking is requested within the 30 days prior to your departure we will directly request the whole balance.
For the luggage transfer only one piece of luggage per person is allowed (without external bags/appendixes) maximum dimensions 55x40x20 cm.
Please ask us for a quote on private transfers, as the return to civilization with public transports it's a journey on it's own.
In order to satisfy your requests to the best of our ability, booking requests should be sent 15 days in advance, 30 if you intend to travel in the months of June, July, August, and close to national holidays
ACCOMMODATIONS:
We've selected small and local accommodations, we're sure you'll feel right at home!
The list of the accommodations booked will be sent once the deposit is paid.