Abbey of San Benedetto al Subasio

Stage 1 - Assisi to Spello

Description

The first stage begins by walking along State Road 444 and reaches the abbey of San Benedetto al Subasio. From here, with a walk of over three hours, you can enjoy the view of Monte Subasio, amidst coppice woods and olive groves. The arrival at Spello, from above, offers a beautiful and unexpected view of the city.

Length

12,6 Km

Difficulty

Easy

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The itinerary begins in the town of Assisi, starting at the Basilica of St. Francis. Passing through the historic center, it leads to the Basilica di Santa Chiara (Basilica of St. Clare), then to Porta Nuova, from where the town is left behind.


Located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Assisi, the route offers unmissable landmarks, including the two Basilicas (St. Francis and St. Clare), the Cathedral of San Rufino, and, in the central Piazza del Comune, the Palazzo dei Priori (Palace of the Priors),  the Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo (Captain of the People’s Palace), and the Temple of Minerva.
Leaving the town via Porta Nuova, the route follows Provincial Road 147 of San Benedetto.
A 3 km detour allows visitors to reach the Abbey of San Benedetto al Subasio.
The main path continues over approximately 10 km, taking about 3 hours, with a maximum ascent of 210 meters.The trail provides stunning views of the slopes of Mount Subasio, surrounded by coppice woods and olive groves. Along the way, it alternates between paved and dirt roads.


It follows Via Borghettaccio and Via Fonte l’Abate. At the junction with Via Fosso di San Bernardo, the path takes the dirt road towards Via Renaro, merging into Via degli Ulivi.
The final stretch, about 3 km long, skirts Mount Subasio and leads to Spello. The picturesque village is entered through Porta Montanara.
Before departing, consult detailed information available on the official website and app for the Via Lauretana pilgrimage routes: https://camminilauretani.eu.