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Sentiero Francescano della Pace (Assisi to Gubbio)

  • Difficultymoderate
  • DistanceAbout 40 km over three stages
  • Duration3 days
  • ElevationRolling hills with cumulative climbing across the stages
  • Rating★ 4.6
  • TransportTrain to Assisi at the start; return from Gubbio by bus, as Gubbio has no railway station

The Franciscan Peace Path retraces St Francis's journey from Assisi to Gubbio across wooded hills, olive terraces and quiet country lanes, linking the two towns most associated with his early life in three walkable stages.

Practical information for Sentiero Francescano della Pace (Assisi to Gubbio) · Last updated June 2026
Distance About 40 km over three stages
Duration 3 days
Difficulty moderate
Trailhead Train to Assisi at the start; return from Gubbio by bus, as Gubbio has no railway station
Best season Spring and autumn
Address Start near Rocca Maggiore, 06081 Assisi PG, Italy

Trail facts

Trail area
Assisi to Gubbio, Perugia province

What to bring

  • Hiking boots
  • Layers and waterproofs
  • Map or GPS track
  • Water and trail food
  • Accommodation booked along the route

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Average daytime temperature in °C. Figures are for Umbria.

Location

Start near Rocca Maggiore, 06081 Assisi PG, Italy

43.0707, 12.6113 View on map