Fidenza Pilgrim Hostel Reopens
Ostello San Donnino at Via Giovanni Rossi, 4, Fidenza – central location close to the Duomo. Tel:+39 331 1367510, email sandonnino@emc2onlus.it Price:C – Fully equipped but no meals served Read More
Accommodation Dampierre-sur-Salon
Dampierre-sur-Salon is for many a necessary stopping point, but over the years the number of options for accommodation has reduced. However, the Mairie has made available 4 camp beds for pilgrims passing through Dampierre, every... Read More
2021 Hostel Accommodation
We have always recommended calling 24-48 hours ahead of arrival to check that hostels are open and have availability. During 2021 this is even more important than usual as many places remain closed and others... Read More
EU Digital Green Certificate Launched
Source: The Guardian – 1 July, 2021 Read More
2021 Opening of the Grand Saint Bernard Pass
Following a short delay the road over the pass is now open. https://www.rts.ch/info/regions/valais/12267231-le-col-du-grandsaintbernard-est-rouvert-depuis-jeudi-a-midi.html Read More
Please help to repair the Po ferry boat – il Guado
The ferry boat used by il Guado to take thousands of pilgrims across the river Po has been stolen, wrecked and sunk. Please give generously to help Danilo Parisi reestablish this landmark of the via... Read More
2020 Guide Review
Read the latest newsletter from the Confraternity of Pilgrims to Rome including a review of the Lightfoot Guides to the via Francigena. Newsletter 9 Read More
New Accommodation in Sutri
Apartment for rent. Send a private Facebook Message for a special pilgrim price. Alloggio Turistico Sutri Read More
2020 Edition of Via Francigena Guide
The 7th edition ois now available in paperback and Ebook Lightfoot Guides Read More
Pilgrim Hostel, B&B and Baggage Sevices – Campagnano di Roma
In Campagnano di Roma there is a new hostel offering basic pilgrim accommodation in bunks or B&B if preferred. The owners also offer a baggage transfer service along the route from Viterbo to Rome. Prices:... Read More
Opening of the Col Grand Saint Bernard 2017
It seems that after a late but heavy snowfall the Col was open to road traffic on May 30, 2017 – the road offers an option for walkers and cyclists when the off road conditions... Read More
New accommodation near Montefiascone
We are two pilgrims and hospitaleros volontarios and chose to live near (2-3 km south) Montefiascone on the Via Francigena in direction Viterbo. In the first floor of our house we welcome pilgrims, offering them... Read More
2016 Opening of the Col Grand Saint Bernard
The road over the col was opened on June 3 this year. News Report Read More
Corte Sant’Andrea
A new hostel “ad Padum” has opened. As yet no additional details. Read More
Siena to Isola d’Arbia – Route improvements complete
From Sheila, Thought I’d just let you know about the route improvement after Siena page 226, waypoint 87.006 mentioned on your website. There is definitely now a wide gravel path clearly signed VF. Also,... Read More
Opening of the Grand Saint Bernard Pass – 2015
The road over the pass has opened ahead of schedule. www.RTS.ch Read More
The Dilemma of the Moderm Via Francigena
Click on the following link to read about the challenges of managing and documenting a modern pilgrimroute Ciao Lunigiana Read More
Another view of pilgrimage
On Sunday we were luck enough to join the largest Hindu pilgrimage outside IndiaI. No sign posts, no footpaths, no guide books, no Gortex shoes (flip-flops were the order of the day) just 10,000 people... Read More
Testimonium
Did you know that you can get your via Francigena testimonium by emailing a copy of your completed credentials and your passport to uffici@vicariato.va? Read More
Biking up the Grand Saint Bernard
Jerry at the summit of the Col – June 13, 2014 There is a 7km avalanche gallery between Bourg Saint Pierre and the junction where the road to the Col and the tunnel... Read More
Extension of the touring bike route to Brindisi
Many thanks to Massimo Mazzone for sharing this route of 665km from Rome to Brindisi. Read More
Draft Touring Bike Route
Here is my view of the best route for touring bikes. It is based on a trip undertaken in 2014 and generally uses tarmac roads but with 10-15% gravel tracks. The trip was completed in... Read More