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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, and you may have this … Read More
The road over the pass has opened ahead of schedule. www.RTS.ch
Click on the following link to read about the challenges of managing and documenting a modern pilgrimroute Ciao Lunigiana
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
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?
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
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 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
Many thanks to Massimo Mazzone for sharing this route of 665km from Rome to Brindisi.
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