Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Episode 358:
ℹ️ Day 17 takes us deeper into the heart of Umbria as we walk from Valfabbrica to Assisi, threading our way through the quiet folds of the Apennine Mountains. This is one of those days where the route feels both remote and intimate—long stretches of trail, steady climbing, and plenty of time for reflection with nothing but nature and our thoughts for company.
We tackle more elevation and pause often to take in the stillness. The landscape invites reflection on why people have walked this path for centuries—and what it means to choose a slower, more intentional way of traveling.
Arriving in Assisi, the energy shifts. The presence of St. Francis is everywhere, culminating in a visit to the Basilica, a powerful moment that ties together the physical effort of the day with the deeper lessons of pilgrimage. This stretch of the Way of St. Francis reminds us that the journey isn’t just about the destination—it’s about what the road teaches you along the way.
This is pilgrimage travel at its most honest: challenging, quiet, reflective, and deeply connected to history, culture, and the land.
Thanks for walking with us.
#travelblog #pilgrimage #adventureawaits #wanderlust #adventuretravel
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📍 Route: Valfabbrica to Assisi
🥾 Distance: 13.3 km = 8.3 miles
📈 Elevation Gain: 447 meters = 1467 feet
😱 Descent: a little less than the gain
👀 Links mentioned in the video:
Canticle of Creatures: https://www.viadifrancescofirenzelaverna.it/st-francis-assisi/st-francis-canticle-of-creatures-discovering-the-divine-in-nature/
Salt Sticks on Amazon: amzn.to/4qPs3lZ
Our group travel page: cruisinwiththecolemans.com/home/group-travel
Guidebooks and Apps we are using:
Cicerone Press Sandy Brown Guide: amzn.to/4kZXgjp
Village to Village Way of St. Francis Guide: amzn.to/4l2lE3R
Pilgrim Paths Navigo: apps.apple.com/us/app/pilgrim-paths-navigo/id6499132159
Gaia GPS: apps.apple.com/us/app/gaia-gps-mobile-trail-maps/id1201979492
Map My Walk Fitness Tracker: apps.apple.com/us/app/map-my-walk-walking-tracker/id307861492
Other Reading:
The Little Flowers of St. Francis: amzn.to/3Gc4DoW
Pilgrim Paths to Assisi: amzn.to/3I1aA8I
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🎼 “Take an Adventure” theme song written by Chelley Seibert
🎵All other music is from EpidemicSound. Roads of Italy - Trabant 33, Listen to the Forest Weep - Hanna Lindgren, We're Gonna Be Okay - Cody Francis, Love Religion (Instrumental Version) - Sully Bright, Building Something Together - Eden Avery, Of Sober Mind - Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
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Episode 358:
ℹ️ Day 17 takes us deeper into the heart of Umbria as we walk from Valfabbrica to Assisi, threading our way through the quiet folds of the Apennine Mountains. This is one of those days where the route feels both remote and intimate—long stretches of trail, steady climbing, and plenty of time for reflection with nothing but nature and our thoughts for company.
We tackle more elevation and pause often to take in the stillness. The landscape invites reflection on why people have walked this path for centuries—and what it means to choose a slower, more intentional way of traveling.
Arriving in Assisi, the energy shifts. The presence of St. Francis is everywhere, culminating in a visit to the Basilica, a powerful moment that ties together the physical effort of the day with the deeper lessons of pilgrimage. This stretch of the Way of St. Francis reminds us that the journey isn’t just about the destination—it’s about what the road teaches you along the way.
This is pilgrimage travel at its most honest: challenging, quiet, reflective, and deeply connected to history, culture, and the land.
Thanks for walking with us.
#travelblog #pilgrimage #adventureawaits #wanderlust #adventuretravel
Subscribe for more pilgrimage stories, spiritual journeys, and Italy travel adventures from our continuing Via di Francesco travels.
📍 Route: Valfabbrica to Assisi
🥾 Distance: 13.3 km = 8.3 miles
📈 Elevation Gain: 447 meters = 1467 feet
😱 Descent: a little less than the gain
👀 Links mentioned in the video:
Canticle of Creatures: https://www.viadifrancescofirenzelaverna.it/st-francis-assisi/st-francis-canticle-of-creatures-discovering-the-divine-in-nature/
Salt Sticks on Amazon: amzn.to/4qPs3lZ
Our group travel page: cruisinwiththecolemans.com/home/group-travel
Guidebooks and Apps we are using:
Cicerone Press Sandy Brown Guide: amzn.to/4kZXgjp
Village to Village Way of St. Francis Guide: amzn.to/4l2lE3R
Pilgrim Paths Navigo: apps.apple.com/us/app/pilgrim-paths-navigo/id6499132159
Gaia GPS: apps.apple.com/us/app/gaia-gps-mobile-trail-maps/id1201979492
Map My Walk Fitness Tracker: apps.apple.com/us/app/map-my-walk-walking-tracker/id307861492
Other Reading:
The Little Flowers of St. Francis: amzn.to/3Gc4DoW
Pilgrim Paths to Assisi: amzn.to/3I1aA8I
👍 LIKE ✍️ COMMENT 🤲 SHARE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE
👣 Check out our entire Via do Francesco playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG--HvVXwJoUo2PklPagA0zBlX0VY1kXX
🥾 Our favorite hiking gear: amazon.com/shop/cruisinwiththecolemans
🛒 Check out our Amazon Affiliate Storefront at: amazon.com/shop/cruisinwiththecolemans
All the products listed on our storefront are items we use and love!
🎼 “Take an Adventure” theme song written by Chelley Seibert
🎵All other music is from EpidemicSound. Roads of Italy - Trabant 33, Listen to the Forest Weep - Hanna Lindgren, We're Gonna Be Okay - Cody Francis, Love Religion (Instrumental Version) - Sully Bright, Building Something Together - Eden Avery, Of Sober Mind - Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
🎶 Subscribe to Epidemic Sound to get great music for your channel!
epidemicsound.com/referral/lfwrab
📸 All photos and videos are taken on an iPhone 15 Pro Max, 18 Pro Max, or GoPro Hero 12 Black with Mic Mod and Hollyland Lark M2 microphones.
©️2025 Cruisin’ With The Colemans, All Rights Reserved
*This channel is for entertainment purposes only. We are not experts and are not making recommendations. We share our opinions and what works for us, but you should do your own research and make your own decisions.
*We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
