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This stage leads to the places where Franciscanism originated, along a predominantly flat route, amidst spirituality, agricultural landscape and ancient villages. Leaving Assisi, you cross the Forest of St Francis, a natural area promoted by the FAI, a symbol of the relationship between man and Creation. To enter the forest, you are asked to make a donation in support of the FAI and its work. Alternatively, you can follow the public road. The trail continues towards the Basilica of St Mary of the Angels, which houses the Porziuncola, a central place in Franciscan spirituality, where Francis realised his vocation and the Order of Friars Minor was established. You then reach Rivotorto, with the Tugurio, the first home of the Franciscan fraternity. Crossing the Umbrian plain, passing fields of crops on country roads, you arrive in Cannara, a farming village known for the Onion Festival, which is the ideal place to take a rest. A short stretch finally leads to Piandarca, a place traditionally linked to the Sermon to the Birds, a symbol of the universal message of fraternity with all creatures. This stage is straightforward from an altitude point of view, but requires a good level of fitness due to its length (about 25 km). It can be covered in one or two days, allowing time for visits and stops. From Cannara, you can return to Assisi on foot or by public transport, which makes the itinerary easily accessible even in a linear form.
