Opening of the Grand Saint Bernard Pass – 2015
The road over the pass has opened ahead of schedule. www.RTS.ch
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
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 from across Mauritius making their … 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?
Improvement to Alternate Route from Orio Litta to Piacenza 67A1
The new Po river bike track can be used to avoid a tour of the industrial zone of San Rocco al Porto and save approximately 1000m. At Waypoint 11 just remain on the argine(embankment) to Waypoint 22 on the approach … 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 entrance separate. This Youtube video … Read More
Massimo Mazzone
Massimo lives in Benevento, the ancient Samnite-Roman-Langobard town that used to be a key passage along Via Francigena Sud. From this privileged position, he can give big support to pilgrims on the whole route for any needs: information, cheap accommodation, … 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.
Correction to the address for the Ostello via Francigena
The address quoted on page 207 is that of the head quarters of the parent organisation. The hostel is in fact located 7 km before Ivrea in Borgofranco. Details are as follows: Piazza Pertini 2, Borgofranco d’Ivrea (TO),Italy Email:ostellosangermano@gmail.com Tel:+393402460722 … 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 25 cycling days.