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Francis Walk is the path that the Holy accomplished in the Holy Valley of Rieti. Through the paths and places that St. Francis loved nature and surrounded by ancient villages you can relive an unforgettable experience of Franciscan spirituality and purity, to rediscover the true values in the silence of our being or simply to find ourselves and look inward with depth. . The walk can be done on foot, by bike or by car. |
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Day 1: -Afternoon arrival in the "Girasole B&B", delivery of the map of the trails, welcome drink and accommodation in a room. -Visit to the medieval village of Contigliano (1) The evening-"digestive meditative" house (1) If for any reason not possible to visit the village of Contigliano you can do the next day when I walk Greccio. |
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Day 2: Francis Walk: Sanctuary-Contigliano Greccio-Contigliano It starts from the "Girasole B&B" direction up area of Contigliano, cross the country and go to the location plan and a slight rise Omnia follow the path that takes its name from the spring coming out in places where top big Vascons women went to do laundry and where flocks drank Along the route you can make a stop at the Abbey of San Pastore recently refurbished, overlooking the beautiful valley of Rieti, where he arrived after about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Leaving the Abbey on the right, follow Via San Shepherd leading to cross several times the provincial Greccio country. Reached the country of Greccio another 3 miles to the Sanctuary. Visit to the Shrine and return to the "Girasole B&B". The evening-"digestive meditative" house |
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Day 3:
Francis Walk: Contigliano-Sanctuary of Fonte Colombo-Contigliano It starts from the "Girasole B&B" in the direction of Rieti a few meters on the right path reaches above the valley of Canera. After a short stretch of road and reached the village of Poggio Tancia Fidoni. It is easy to take the path: just follow the smell of bread!! (Turn right at the bakery). The first section along an old quarry is a bit 'challenging, but do not worry, just after the trail through the woods is sweet at times where the landscape is vast. Driving along country roads, you reach the village of St. Elijah and about 2 km you reach the Sanctuary of Fonte Colombo. Visit to the Shrine and return to the "Girasole B&B". The evening-"digestive meditative" house |
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Day 4: Francis Walk: Sanctuary of Poggio-Contigliano Bustone-Contigliano It starts from the "Girasole B&B" direction up area of Contigliano, cross country and carry on towards the New Church SP Reopasto Terria you reach the bridge over the River Velino. In Colle San Pastore, turn left and continue for Settecamini area, cross the reserve and Long Lakes in area Ripasottile Lanserra manufactured pumps. Continue in Ponte Crispoldi, until you cross the SP Terni. Towards Rieti until Crispoldi Bridge, turn left towards Poggio Bustone. Take the local road slightly uphill surrounded by oak trees until you reach the village of Borgo S. Peter (village of Poggio Bustone). The path now becomes a bit 'more challenging, you reach the village of Poggio Bustone and through a series of alleys, steps and alleyways to get to the Shrine. Visit to the Shrine and return to the "Girasole B&B" to request shuttle. The evening-"digestive meditation house" |
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Day 5: Francis Walk: Contigliano-Forest Sanctuary-Rieti-Contigliano It starts from the "Girasole B&B" in the direction of Rieti Tancia along the way to bridge the river Turano. Rieti until you reach the village of Central Square. Get off at the station yard, you run along the medieval walls to the junction for the forest. From here, a climb of about three kilometers to the Sanctuary. Visit to the Shrine and return to the "Girasole B&B". The evening-"digestive meditative house" |
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to walk the 4 days in the Sanctuary and the Sanctuary of Poggio Bustone Forest girono the
same can be achieved with an alternative route. And 'possible to get the "Pilgrim's passport" that accompanies the pilgrims along the paths of the Way and will be stamped at each step in the four shrines. After the walk you can take "the certificate of the Pilgrim" which will demonstrate your pilgrimage along the paths of the Way of St. Francis. For pilgrims
who wish to continue the journey to Rome, Vatican City, will provide information and map
the way forward, which begins near our Bed and Breakfast, through a route between green
valleys and rivers of water unpolluted hills of olive trees
and meadows of broom, full of deep spiritual significance. |
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| FEES: No 5 nights in double room Euro 120.00 p.p. breakfast included. No 4 nights in double room Euro 100.00 p.p. breakfast included. -Single room supplement Euro 10,00 per day |
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