VERRÈS Ostello Il Casello
Unfortunately the hostel was closed in late 2023
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Grand Saint Bernard Pass Opening Periods
The table below shows the opening periods for the pass road for the last nine years. Open here means that the barriers are lifted at the entrance to the pass and that efforts will be made to clear the road … Read More
Thought Provoking
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 October 2023 This book should be essential reading for anyone interested in our future. This is Britain and Europe less than 30 years from now. Sea level rising, and more ferocious storms have … Read More
Absolutely worth reading
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 October 2023 I wish I could make everyone I know read this book. Or maybe it should be made into a Netflix series so that it reaches a bigger audience. So many issues … Read More
Stage 93 – Bagno Vignoni
The pedestrian bridge that has been subject to repair is scheduled to reopen on 29/9/2023. This will avoid a short but unpleasant section of the via Cassia.
New Gîte d’Etape Stage 15 – Varaire
Nom de l’hébergement : L’ESCALE DE VARAIRENom(s) des propriétaires ou gérants : CAP FREDELLE Sarl contacts : Frédéric Brissonnaud et Gaëlle VerleyenAdresse : BourelCode postal : 46260Ville : VaraireCoordonnées GPS (en degrés décimaux) : 44.359778, 1.734861 Téléphone(s) : +33 6-29-87-30-80 / +33 … Read More
Pilgrim Accommodation opens in Lucca
The Confraternita di San Jacopo di Compostella has opened a 16 bed facility at via della Rosa, 38. Tel: +39 3334461186. They do not take reservations, but open at 14.30 each day until the end of September. With priority to … Read More
Unsafe bridge between Vercelli and Palestro
A wooden bridge over the Cavo Crocettone on the approach to Palestro has been closed to traffic. Some walkers have continued to cross but the provincial administration advises taking the train from Vercelli to Palestro. The use of the SP596 … Read More
Coming soon from Babette
Future Imperfect