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The Via di Francesco is a sacred trail where you can access deeper connection and self transformation. We are dedicated to helping those who embark on this path, nurturing a profound reconnection with nature, spirituality, and our shared heritage.
We are stewards of the path, the forest, and the mountains in Tuscany. I Cammini di Francesco in Casentino is a Tuscan preservation group dedicated to reconnecting people to themselves, one another, and nature through the Via di Francesco.
We help pilgrims navigate and enjoy the Tuscan stages of the Via di Francesco. Our members include local guides, lodging hosts, and business owners of the Tuscan stages. As a non-religious non-profit, we help trekkers of all creeds and abilities to experience these stages safely and with resources.
Message from our president
“Who knows what drives people to pack only the essentials in a backpack, leave their everyday lives, and start walking.
A thought, a hope, a search for oneself and others – all plausible reasons, but at the core, I believe, are pieces of a single apparent reason: getting lost. I think this is the deepest motivation.
Nowadays, we are not allowed to get lost. We are continuously monitored, guided, urged, and directed, primarily by ourselves, as perfect enforcers of a global design that increasingly seeks to codify and control us. Getting lost is not an option, and the price is often marginalization and exile.
This is a great loss because getting lost is the antithesis of finding oneself, and without getting lost, we could never find ourselves, be surprised, or discover anything new.
However, a new era has dawned, and many have resumed walking, losing themselves in a time and space filled with silence, landscapes, nature, and encounters.
Meeting others is one of the most evident outcomes of getting lost. These meetings occur because we are lost, and having shed our defenses and been cleansed of noise, we are ready to listen once again.
We wish this possibility for all pilgrims who walk the Via di Francesco.
Buon Camino.”
– Luca Piantini, President
These pristine forests provide the backdrop for pilgrims’ sacred experiences through the six Tuscan stages. We’re devoted to share and celebrate the nature as St Francis once did, so pilgrims may become its ambassadors and protectors. These forest stages are unlike any other on the Via di Francesco. See our park guide
St Francis is renowned for his love of nature – which he found in the forests and mountains of the first six stages.
“Even if you don’t believe in God, you can believe in St Francis. This is the walk of St Francis. A friend of peace, of nature, and of men.” – Luca Piantini, President.
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The Via di Francesco crosses the regions of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. Each region independently manages the stages in their region. There is not one organizing managing the entire trail. Learn more about Via di Francesco
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As pilgrims, we share a profound connection to nature, spirituality, and the life-changing experience of walking this sacred path. Your generous support will maintain the trails, protect our shared heritage, and promote the values of slow tourism and well-being.
Together, we can ensure future generations discover the joy and enlightenment of the Via di Francesco pilgrimage.
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An opportunity for pilgrims, seekers, and adventurers to take an inward journey alongside the spirit of St Francis.
A Toscana, non-religious non-profit to share the discovery and preservation of Franciscan tradition, Nature, and Art.
Disclosure: We may receive affiliate compensation for some of the links on this site if you decide to purchase linked items, helping us to maintain our trails and provide services to our community of pilgrims. Read our affiliate disclosure in our privacy policy.
By entering your email, you get the Quick Start emails, free Pilgrim Essentials Kit, and more resources, and agree to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
An opportunity for pilgrims, seekers, and adventurers to take an inward journey alongside the spirit of St Francis.
A Toscana, non-religious non-profit to share the discovery and preservation of Franciscan tradition, Nature, and Art.
Disclosure: We may receive affiliate compensation for some of the links on this site if you decide to purchase linked items, helping us to maintain our trails and provide services to our community of pilgrims. Read our affiliate disclosure in our privacy policy.
