Very useful new accommodation option in Cessières-Suzy
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The stage from Tergnier or La Fère to Laon is extremely long no en route possibilities to break the journey. However, a couple have in the last year begun to rent an apartment on the...
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Advice for Hikers Planning to Camp in Northern France
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While I have found municipal and farm campsites to be always welcoming, it seems that at least 2 sites have decided that overnight campers are not worth their while. An Australian hiker in a single...
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The Coole Valley Historic Route
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Immediately south of Chalons-en-Champagne the route divides into the modern VF/GR®145 route heading east to pass through Vitry-le-François and the shorter and more likely Sigeric route following the Roman road via Coole. The Fédération Française...
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Route Change Following Verzy
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Above the Champagne vineyards in the Parc Naturel Regional de la Montagne de Reims it seems that new signposts have been installed that route the VF hiker through Trépail and that the signs on the...
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Shipping Costs Reduced
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Standard shipping costs on all products for shipment worldwide have been reduced. Paperbacks now can be shipped just about anywhere for less than €3.
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Grand Saint Bernard Pass Opening Periods
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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...
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Coming soon from Babette
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Future Imperfect
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Route Blockages
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A couple of weeks back I asked this year’s pilgrims if there was knowledge of the status of the blockages to the route in Les Gorges de Nouailles at the head of the Loue Valley...
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Stage 44 – Les gorges de Nouailles – Rockfall
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A rockfall has been reported on the steep but picturesque climb from Mouthier-Haute-Pierre to the source of the Loue. To avoid this problem there are a number of options:- in Stage 42 at waypoint 24.1...
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Edition 9 Route Profiles
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This link will enable you to download a summary of both the official route and the shortest and perhaps closest to the Sigeric path.
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Accommodation Dampierre-sur-Salon
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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...
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A brief review of “Official Route” changes since edition 8
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In the UK there is no change to the route. In France the route remains very stable, but the AEVF website and app have re-designated many stages adding a number of short stages and often...
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Annual Closure of the Great Saint Bernard Pass Road – 2022
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The road will be closed and snow clearing work will be suspended from October 17, 2022 until June 2023 https://www.rhonefm.ch/actualites/lundi-17-octobre-2022-fermeture-hivernale-du-col-du-grd-st-bernard
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Offline, navigable maps
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If you would like to try out our prototype you can find more details here https://web.facebook.com/search/top?q=lightfoot%20guides
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Stage 45 – road bridge temporary closure
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The road bridge at waypoint (2.4) on the Alternate Route has been reported as temporarily closed, with no easy way to bypass the problem. I suggest that you exit Pontarlier on the “Official Route” to...
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Stage 47 – Accommodation Closure
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Maison du Lieutenant Baillival in Romainmôtier-Envy has permanently closed.
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Stage 37 – change of contact details
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Chambres d’Hôtes – la Vallée Verte, Grandcamp. New phone numbers: Stéphane +33 (0) 659 814 564, Nathalie +33 (0) 760 085 169 email: contact@lavalleeverte.fr
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Stage 1 – Eating Out in Shepherdswell
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For those wishing to eat out when staying at the end of stage 1 in Shepherdswell. I am afraid the choices are very limited: the east Kent Light Railway cafe (closes 4pm) and the Bell...
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Stage 26 – Hôtel de la Cloche
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A group of pilgrims has reported that the service at this hotel in Vitry-le-François and they felt uncomfortable to stay. I will remove from the next edition.
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Stage 25 – Historic Route
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Following a change of mayor in Corbeil. Accommodation is no longer available at the Mairie.
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Stage 54 – Rockfall between Bovernier and Sembrancher
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Yesterday’s rain storms have provoked a further rockfall blocking the path from Bovernier to Sembrancher. There are also rockfalls on the road from Vans to Sembrancher leaving the only alternatives as walking the dangerous road...
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Stage 37 – New pilgrim accommodation in Coublanc
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The former Mairie has been converted into a basic pilgrim hostel with 3 camp beds:- 1 Rue Du Chateau, Coublanc 52500 Tel:+33607230325,+33651095106,+33621370481 or email:Mairie.Coublanc@wanadoo.fr (hot and cold water but no shower) Price:D
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Stage 55 – Bourg-Saint-Pierre
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Hostel Petit Vélan is no longer offering dormitory accommodation
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Stage 2 – Erratum
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There is an error in page numbering. Page numbers 25-28 are missing. However, all data is present.
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Stage 11 – possible change of ownership
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the web listing for Le Gout des Hôtes has been removed and a new phone number listed +33 6 80 95 25 89
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Stage 55 – the road of the Col Grand Saint Bernard has officially reopened.
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The benefit is that if/when it snows the road will be cleared. Out of choice I would not walk the road but it is a vital “out” if the walking route is not passable or...
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Stage 17 – Canal path overgrown
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The initial section of the path beside the canal de Saint Quentin is reported to be overgrown. At WP 18.0 turn right and immediately left on chemin de Remigny, at 18.2 take the left fork,...
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Stage 22 – Address correction
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Mme Jacqueminet is at 17 rue Saint Martin
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Stage 17 – La-Fère – Hotel-Cat-Etoiles
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The bed and breakfast has been sold and is presently closed. As a fall back option consider taking the train to Saint-Quentin or Laon where there are ample choices.
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Stage 7 – Notre Damme de Wisques
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New email address: hotellerie@ndwisques.fr
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Stage 6 – Bouvelinghem
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Sadly pilgrim host Nicole Vendeville is no longer offering accommodation
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Hôtel des Nations – Berry-au-Bac
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Sadly this often vital staging post between Corney and Hermonville has permanently closed.
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New Campsite opens in Shepherdswell, Kent
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On July 23,2021 an new campsite will open on a working farm in Shepherdswell – Coxhill Camping details at www.coxhillcamping.co.uk
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Kipp’s Hostel – Canterbury
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I am sad to report that the excellent and affordable hostel has closed. The building at the same address is now a boutique hotel which I am afraid will be beyond the purse of many...
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Oast House – Shepherdswell
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The Oast B&B in Shepherdswell will be closing on the 28.08.21
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2021 Hostel Accommodation
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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...
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EU Digital Green Certificate Launched
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Source: The Guardian – 1 July, 2021
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2021 Opening of the Grand Saint Bernard Pass
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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
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The summer opening of the Grand Saint Bernard Pass
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It seems that a new fall of snow has delayed this year’s opening of the pass.https://gsbernard.com/fr/agenda-fr.html?fbclid=IwAR3QYuIImfvl3j0RmOPuJMuhPBKJS4dEuXbFooqfdhAAKu9lVN8f5wlhWgk
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Jannina.net
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The reawakening of the via Francigena has required the participation many individuals and communities not only in the 4 countries that it traverses but throughout the world. However, there are a few people whose contribution...
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Please help to repair the Po ferry boat – il Guado
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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...
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2020 Guide Review
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Read the latest newsletter from the Confraternity of Pilgrims to Rome including a review of the Lightfoot Guides to the via Francigena. Newsletter 9
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