Festival of the Paths of Francis – Anghiari Stage

The Festival of the Paths of Francis in Anghiari

The Festival of the Paths of Francis is an itinerant event established in 2017 and organized by the Fondazione Progetto Valtiberina. Every spring, it traverses the most significant Franciscan sites in the Upper Tiber Valley, between Tuscany and Umbria. Anghiari, a stunning village in the Province of Arezzo overlooking the Valtiberina, is one of the most anticipated stops, where walking, dialogue, and community merge into a single day.

A day of trails and reflection

The Anghiari stage combines two souls of the festival. The morning begins with a group hike immersed in nature, departing from the outskirts of Anghiari toward the trails of the Monti Rognosi, accompanied by the notes of a local choir. In the afternoon, the village hosts a major public meeting at the Teatro di Anghiari, a moment of dialogue and in-depth discussion open to the entire community.

In the footsteps of Saint Francis

The festival is inspired by the values and places of Saint Francis of Assisi: fraternity, respect for creation, attention to others, and the power of walking together. Conferences, book presentations, performances, and trekking make up a program that, edition after edition, has made the Valtiberina a reference point for those seeking slow and conscious tourism. The 2026 edition also marks the tenth anniversary of the event and is part of the national celebrations for the eight-hundredth anniversary of the saint's death.

Walk, listen, share

• Morning hike along the Monti Rognosi Loop with the participation of a local choir.
• Afternoon meeting at the Teatro di Anghiari with guests from the worlds of journalism and culture.
• Free participation in events, with mandatory reservation.
• An experience suitable for families, hikers, and those who love the Valtiberina landscape.

Anghiari and the Valtiberina

Listed among the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy, Anghiari dominates the plain of the famous Battle of Anghiari with its medieval historic center. Participating in the Festival of the Paths of Francis means experiencing the village from an authentic perspective, amidst stone alleys, panoramic views of the valley, and the intimate atmosphere of the Franciscan sites in Tuscany.