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See Appendix B for a directory of contact details including those of local and national transport providers.

Rocca Maggiore Castle of upper Assisi (Stage 16A)

Getting around

Once in Italy there are relatively economical and simple options for getting around the country.

By train

As with most of Europe, Italy has a good train infrastructure. The TrenItalia system (www.trenitalia.com) serves several stops on the itinerary for this walk, including Florence (Stage 1), Pontassieve (Stage 2), Assisi (Stage 16), Spello (Stage 17), Foligno and Trevi (Stage 18), Spoleto (Stage 19), Marmore (Stage 21), Rieti (Stage 24) and Monterotondo (Stage 27). TrenItalia tickets are purchased at automated kiosks in train stations which take cash, credit or debit cards (PIN required). They can also be purchased online, although the system requires a membership and identification.

As mentioned above, Tuscany has the small TFT train system (www.trasportoferroviariotoscano.it) that connects Stia (Stage 4) to Bibbiena with its bus connections to Camaldoli and La Verna, plus Arezzo with its TrenItalia station connecting TFT to the main rail network. Tickets are purchased at the station or at nearby tobacco stores or cafés.