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From Assisi to Monte Subasio – ring tour – Regional Park of Monte Subasio
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14.8km
910m
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Embark on a challenging yet rewarding hike from Assisi to Monte Subasio, a difficult 9.2-mile (14.8 km) ring tour that takes approximately 5 hours and 24 minutes to complete. You will gain about 2971 feet (905 metres) in elevation, requiring a very good fitness level. The trail transitions from cultivated olive groves near Assisi to dense oak forests, eventually opening into expansive meadows and pastures with panoramic views of the Umbria, Chiascio, and Tiber valleys, often showcasing stunning vistas of Assisi from above. You might even spot wild horses near the summit.
This hard hike demands sure-footedness and sturdy shoes, as the varied terrain includes unpaved, gravel, natural, and sometimes paved sections. While the research does not specify trailhead access or parking details, it is generally wise to plan your visit to Monte Subasio Regional Park during favorable weather conditions, as the significant elevation gain and duration suggest a full day's commitment. Always check local conditions before you go.
The Monte Subasio area is deeply connected to Saint Francis of Assisi, who often sought solitude here for prayer. A notable feature is the Eremo delle Carceri, an ancient Franciscan sanctuary nestled in a centuries-old holm oak forest, which is a significant spiritual site. The trail also highlights unique geological features, such as large sinkholes known as "mortari," with some reaching impressive dimensions near the summit, adding to the natural wonders of this historic route.
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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3.67 km
Colle San Rufino
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Monte Subasio Summit
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9.15 km
Croce di Sasso Piano (Sasso Piano Cross)
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The large, massive limestone boulders on the plateau appear to have been shaped for the use of hikers, who find this an ideal place for rest and reflection.
"Cities, villages, castles, churches, farmhouses, rivers, streams, blue forests, lonely peaks, rich pastures, gentle olive groves, arduous plains appear from above as if in the magic of a vision" (Arnaldo Fortini).
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Statue of Friar Masseo and Chapel, Eremo delle Carceri
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The Shrine of the Hermitage of the Prisons
An ancient Franciscan shrine on Monte Subasio, 4 km from Assisi and 800 meters above sea level, in the heart of a forest of centuries-old holm oaks, is one of the Franciscan shrines guarded by the Friars Minor of the Seraphic Province of Saint Francis of Assisi. The word "carcere" does not mean "prison": it comes from the Latin "carcer," meaning a remote, solitary place, therefore suitable for the life of prayer. Francis, his companions, and, after them, the friars, came here for some prayers.
Hermitage of the Prisons, Via Eremo delle Carceri, 38, 06081 Assisi PG, Italy
Text/Source: SERAPHIC PROVINCE OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI OF THE UMBRIAN FRIES MINOR
santuarioeremodellecarceri.org
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Hermitage of the Carceri
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The Shrine of the Hermitage of the Prisons
An ancient Franciscan shrine on Monte Subasio, 4 km from Assisi and 800 meters above sea level, in the heart of a forest of centuries-old holm oaks, is one of the Franciscan shrines guarded by the Friars Minor of the Seraphic Province of Saint Francis of Assisi. The word "carcere" does not mean "prison": it comes from the Latin "carcer," meaning a remote, solitary place, therefore suitable for the life of prayer. Francis, his companions, and, after them, the friars, came here for some prayers.
Hermitage of the Prisons, Via Eremo delle Carceri, 38, 06081 Assisi PG, Italy
Text/Source: SERAPHIC PROVINCE OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI OF THE UMBRIAN FRIES MINOR
santuarioeremodellecarceri.org
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View of the Umbrian Plain from Montarone
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5.79 km
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1.55 km
1.06 km
562 m
429 m
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The tour begins with a steep climb that ends at Colle delle Rufino. The subsequent crossing of Monte Subasio affords magnificent views of the surrounding landscape and the Apennine mountain ranges. The return route leads along narrow paths past the Croce di Sassopiano – with a magnificent view of Assisi – to the Sanctuary Eremo delle Carceri. From there, an easy path leads back to the ascent route to Assisi.
IMPORTANT!!! Along the path, halfway between point 2 and the top of Mount Subasio, you will encounter, once fenced with barbed wire, the access to a cave, which can be accessed from above by lowering yourself with a rope, through a structure still present. The fence has been knocked down, giving the possibility of accessing the entrance which is not very visible and dangerous. Pay close attention.