Walking in Assisi and Spoleto

Walking information

The routes and paths you follow are generally well maintained. As there are frequent ascents and descents, you need to be reasonably fit and confident. Walking boots are essential and walking poles are recommended (but only if you already use them).

Day 1: Arrive in Assisi

Settle into your comfortable **** hotel in the heart of Assisi's historic centre.
You stay at the Hotel Fontebella Palace (breakfast included)

Day 2: Assisi Discovery Walk 7km/4.5mi/3hr

Today's walk takes in all of Assisi's famous sights including the perfectly preserved temple of Minerva and of course St Francis' basilica with its magnificent 13th century Giotto frescoes. There's the option to extend the walk to the impressive 16th century basilica in Sta Maria degli Angeli, returning to Assisi by bus.
You stay at the Hotel Fontebella Palace (breakfast included)

Day 3: Monte Subasio Walk (12km/7.5mi/4hr or 16km/10mi/5hr)

Head uphill to the Hermitage of St Francis, set in a gorge where the saint himself would retreat to pray and where a small oratory has been dedicated to his memory. Optional loop walk on Monte Subasio. Descend back to Assisi.
You stay at the Hotel Fontebella Palace (breakfast included)

Day 4: Assisi to Spello (11km/7mi/3hr or 18km/11mi/6hr)

Walk through verdant olive groves on the slopes of Monte Subasio with stunning views of the lush Valley of Spoleto. The longer option takes you past the Abbey of San Benedetto through olive groves to Spello. Explore medieval Spello, its tiny cobbled streets resplendent with colourful flower boxes, before taking the train to Spoleto.
You stay at the Hotel San Luca (breakfast included)

Day 5: Monteluco Walk (11km/7mi/4hr)

Monte Luco, once considered a holy place in ancient times, is swathed with peaceful oak woods where hermits used to live. Follow the hermits' path with opportunities to spot woodpeckers and porcupines, past a series of ancient hermitages to the Convent of San Francesco, said to have been founded by the famous saint.
You stay at the Hotel San Luca (breakfast included)

Day 6: Poreta to Spoleto (15km/9.5mi/4.5hr)

Transfer to Poreta, then follow the Sentiero degli Olivi through the typically Umbrian villages of Bazzano and Eggi, before joining St Francis' Trail to the centre of Spoleto.
You stay at the Hotel San Luca (breakfast included)

Day 7: Leave Spoleto