Connect with local service providers along the Via di Francesco.
Starting the trail
Florence provides the most services to pilgrims, including Decathlon outdoors outfitters, tour guides, and bicycle rentals. Florence and Pontassieve have ATMs.
Luggage, equipment, and bike transport. Comprehensive itineraries, expert guides, and support services
Luggage transport service for entire trail Florence to Rome, based in Sansepolcro
Into the mountains
Services are limited in Pontassieve through Consuma. Laundry services are available in Pontassieve, and a small Coop grocery is in Diacceto.
Explore medieval Stia
Pilgrims can connect with local Forest Casentinesi guides on Stage 3. Stia hosts a larger Coop grocery, laundromat, and ATM/Bancomat.
Private taxi service serving Foreste Casentinesi area from Stia to La Verna
Enter the National Forest
Services are limited in the forest. Taxis are usually based in nearby Arezzo.
Private taxi service tailored to pilgrims’ needs in Camaldoli and Casentinesi Forests National Park.
Relaxing Stage
Services are limited in Foreste Casentinesi and Badia Prataglia. Pilgrims can find a small Lavanderia and food stalls near the town center.
Sacred Mountain Retreat
All services will be found in nearby Chiusi della Verna, about 20 minute walk from the monastery. Taxis to the monastery from Arezzo or Bibbiena are available.
Taxi from Arezzo/Bibbiena to La Verna, up to 8 pilgrims.
