GPX maps are a must for any pilgrim walking the Via di Francesco. Signage can sometimes confuse pilgrims. We strongly recommend pilgrims use offline GPX to navigate the trails.
Our official GPX files are updated yearly. Use them for latest trail updates and waypoints for accommodations, water, and special sites.
✔️ Popular with Americans
✔️ Offline Maps
✔️ Free & Pro
*Upload GPX from Desktop ONLY
✔️ Popular with Italians
✔️ Offline Maps
✔️ Free & Pro
*Upload GPX from Desktop ONLY
Select the app below and follow the instruction.
Free and premium versions available. Popular with American pilgrims.
Free includes: Navigate using phone data
Premium includes: Offline maps, Wrong Turn Alerts, Weather, Ad-Free
What we like: Easy to use and understand. Built-in altimeter shows trail elevation. Pro is relatively inexpensive.
What we don’t like: No way to upload GPX maps via the phone.
GPX maps must be uploaded via website/computer only. Maps cannot be uploaded via phone. So download and upload before you hit the trail!
Follow full instructions here: How to Add GPX
Don’t have desktop access? You can still access these maps! Our official GPX Maps are already uploaded to the app.
Just click the stage link below, then download the map to your app. Happy hiking 🙌.
Free and premium versions available. Popular with Italian pilgrims.
Free includes: Offline maps
Premium includes: Offline Maps, Search Nearby, Weather, Ad-Free, Apple Watch Integration
What we like: Easy to use. Pro is relatively inexpensive.
What we don’t like: No way to upload GPX maps via the phone.
GPX maps must be uploaded via website/computer only. Maps cannot be uploaded via phone. So download and upload before you hit the trail!
Follow full instructions here: How to Add GPX
Don’t have desktop access? You can still access these maps! Our official GPX Maps are already uploaded to the app.
Just click the stage link below, then download the map to your app. Happy hiking 🙌.
Free and premium versions available. Popular with German pilgrims.
Free includes: Offline Maps, Turn-by-Turn Navigation,
Premium includes: Offline Maps, Voice Navigation, Use on All Devices
What we like: Great navigation. First region is free, so you can choose Italy and get all functionality for free. Upload maps via phone!
What we don’t like: It can be complex.
GPX maps can be uploaded via website/desktop AND phone! So you can upload on the trail!
Follow full instructions here: How to Add GPX
Free and premium versions available.
Free includes: Trip Recording, Requires Phone Signal for maps
Premium includes: Offline Maps, Weather
What we like: Good for iOS. Upload GPX files from phone.
What we don’t like: Not so great for Android.
GPX maps can be uploaded via website/desktop AND phone! So you can upload on the trail!
Follow full instructions here: How to Add GPX
Free and premium versions available. More popular on Android.
Free includes: Up To 7 Offline Maps Downloads, Offline Navigation.
Premium includes: Offline Maps, Offline Navigation.
What we like: Upload GPX files via phone! Ad-Free
What we don’t like: Can be a little confusing sometimes.
GPX maps can be uploaded via website/desktop AND phone! So you can upload on the trail!
Follow full instructions here: How to Add GPX
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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.
