The stretch of the Way of St Francis from La Verna to Assisi via the Caprese Michelangelo branch takes the pilgrim through some of the most evocative landscapes of the Tuscan Tiber Valley. Leaving the Sanctuary of La Verna, a place deeply linked to Franciscan spirituality, the path takes you through beech and chestnut forests, passing the Hermitage of Casella, a place of silence and contemplation surrounded by nature. The route then leads to Caprese Michelangelo, the birthplace of the great Renaissance artist, where history, art and traditions are intertwined with the authentic atmosphere of the Franciscan lands. Among ancient castles, country churches and open views of the Alpe di Catenaia mountain range, the pilgrim's path continues along a route that combines spirituality, culture and beautiful scenery, until you arrive at Monterchi, known for being one of the places associated with the great artist Piero della Francesca. From here, the path rejoins the main route towards Assisi. To discover the next stages and continue your journey in the footsteps of St Francis, see the dedicated route "The Way of St Francis from La Verna to Assisi – Pieve Santo Stefano branch".