The Capuchin Way in the Marche is almost 400 kilometres of Franciscan legacy and slow tourism.
A heritage of identity and hospitality
Almost 400 kilometres in 17 stages for a journey through the heart of the Marche region, in the midst of nature, culture and spirituality. This is the Cammino dei Cappuccini (Capuchin Way), the brainchild of Fra Sergio Lorenzini, provincial minister of the Capuchin Friars Minor of the Marche region. The aim is to promote the legacy of the Franciscan reform that began in the Marche region 500 years ago as a heritage of identity and hospitality in the area.
For families, young travellers and walkers
To boost its media presence and reach an ever-wider audience, the Way has entrusted the management of its press office to The Gate Communication, an agency specialized in the promotion of tourist destinations and projects. The objective is to boost the visibility of the project, not only in the specialist media, but also among conscious travellers, families, young travellers, walking communities and tourists in search of slow experiences.
“For those searching for meaning, not just destinations”
“What we want,- says Fra Sergio Lorenzini, -is for the Way not just to be a route to be travelled, but an invitation to slow down and listen to the deeper beat of life that brings us back into harmony with ourselves, with creation, with the communities that inhabit these lands and with God. We wanted to trace a path that tells of Franciscan beauty and simplicity, which opens doors and hearts. Collaborating with those who know how to translate this message into communication is an important step in making this experience known to those who are searching for meaning, not just destinations."
Passing through vineyards and villages
What is proposed is more than an experiential journey: it is a spiritual itinerary through the Marche region, from the Furlo Gorge to the woods of the Hermitage of Fonte Avellana, from the paper workshops of Fabriano to the vineyards of Verdicchio di Cupramontana. The Cammino passes through villages rich in history such as Cagli, San Severino Marche, Camerino and Offida, home to frescoed churches, crafts and food and wine traditions.
The Lourdes of the Sibillini mountains
Along paths and secondary roads, the route promotes slow mobility and support for local micro-economies, enhancing the landscape without land consumption. Among the symbolic places are the Convent of Renacavata di Camerino, cradle of the Capuchin Friars Minor, and the Shrine of the Madonna dell'Ambro in the Sibillini Mountains, known as the “Lourdes of the Sibillini”, before reaching Ascoli Piceno, with its handsome travertine squares and timeless atmosphere.
