2020 Edition of Via Francigena Guide
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Update July 2018
This update is offered with thanks following the journey made by Mark and Diane Stringfellow from New Zealand. Mark and Diane drew attention to the difficulty of navigating through the Clairvaux forest but their comments are true for hiking in … Read More
Path Blocked in the Lower GSB Pass
A rockfall has been reported just south of Bovernier close to waypoint 5.18. Subsequent walkers have failed to encounter the problem. It is possible that the hiker reporting the blockage had taken the right fork near to the lavoir and … 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: 2 0Euro per person in … Read More
Accommodation Between the Cisa Pass and Pontremoli
I have a particular accommodation in a Mongolian yurt that is really very nice especially in the spirit of the pilgrims. We are situated in Tuscany, between the Cisa pass and the city of Pontremoli, about 6,5 km before Pontremoli. … 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 are poor. Walkers please do … Read More
Accommodation Between Abbadia a Isola and Monteriggioni
We are an Italian family. We live along the route of via Francigena in the stretch that goes from Abbadia Isola to Monteriggioni ( siena). Usually we host pilgrims in the family. We host those who want to stay in … Read More
Francis Geere
I am desperately sad to announce the death of Francis. He has been a champion for the Via Francigena or the last 10 years and an aid and friend to me and many, many pilgrims passing through Franche-Comté. The route … Read More
Accommodation in Galleno
I am the parish priest of Parrocchia San Pietro Apostolo in Via della Chiesa 22, Galleno – Fucecchio (FI), Italy. Our parish has a small accommodation for pilgrims of the Via Francigena. I wish to communicate some modifications in our … Read More