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If a journey of 35 days is unmanageable, the journey could be broken into several parts to be completed as time permits:

 Florence to Assisi – 15 or more days

 La Verna to Assisi – 9 or more days

 Assisi to Rieti – 8 or more days

 Assisi to Rome – 14 or more days

Training

It’s helpful to train in advance of the walk, and this should be part of your careful preparation. The often steep hills will challenge anyone who hasn’t trained adequately in advance, although almost anyone will find themselves stronger and fitter after walking for several days.

People who are significantly overweight and have a hard time climbing a stairway or hill will have a difficult time. Likewise, because of the frequent and sometimes steep hills, people with knee or hip problems will find this a difficult walk.

Most important in the training regime is having certainty that your feet and boots get along well with each other. You should plan to test your boot/sock combination with a few long walks before you leave, preferably in varied terrain, so blisters along the way won’t sideline you. Too many pilgrims try to push ahead with untested boots and socks and then develop agonizing blisters that can be serious enough to end their trip. Resolve boot and sock issues before you leave home.