Fidenza Pilgrim Hostel Reopens
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Ostello San Donnino at Via Giovanni Rossi, 4, Fidenza – central location close to the Duomo. Tel:+39 331 1367510, email sandonnino@emc2onlus.it Price:C – Fully equipped but no meals served
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La Casa delle Balie – Santa Maria della Scala
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This modern hiostel located in the ancient pilgrim hospital of Santa Maria Della Scala has reopened. Perfectly situated facing the Duomo and adjacent to the museum https://casadellebalie.it/
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VERRÈS Ostello Il Casello
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Unfortunately the hostel was closed in late 2023
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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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Stage 93 – Bagno Vignoni
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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.
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Pilgrim Accommodation opens in Lucca
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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...
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Unsafe bridge between Vercelli and Palestro
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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....
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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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Edition 9 Route Profile Comparison- Italy
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Here is a comparison of the route profile for the “Official Route” in Italy with a route using alternative options from the Lightfoot Guide. The abbreviated route will save approximately 40 km of walking by...
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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 66 – New pilgrim hostel opens in Garlasco
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A new 6 bed pilgrim hostel has been opened adjacent to the town library “Mino Milani”. Address: via Santissima Trinità 6, 27026 Garlasco (PV), Italy, Tel:+390382801009 Mobile:+393343435810 email:bibliogarlasco@yahoo.it Price:D Casa del Pellegrino in Piazza San...
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Stage 70 – Po river ferry
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Low water in the Po has caused the ferry to be temporarily suspended. Be sure to call a few days before to verify the situation.
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Stage 85 – alternative routes from Lucca to Altopascio
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Many people choose to start there journey on the via Francigena in the beautiful city of Lucca, but sadly the first stage they will encounter follows largely tarmac roads in quite heavily populated areas. However,...
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Stage 98 – accommodation
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I appear to have overlooked a hostel close to waypoint 13.5 – Lento e Contento, localitá Pontarello, 54, 01019 Vetralla (VT) Tel:+39 351 503 9074, web.facebook.com/Lento-e-Contento-104848901818040 – contact Paolo for a booking and price details,...
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Saint Peter’s – temporary change of place to receive the testimonium
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While renovations are taking place you can obtain tour testimonium from the cloakroom at the entry to the Basilica.
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Stage 63 – Vercelli hotel closure
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The reasonable priced Hotel Valsesia has sadly been put up for sale and is no longer welcoming guests
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Stage 61 17.1 km – signposts moved in Montalto
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The signposts for the route now point straight ahead on the road at this point and trace a loop around Lago Pistono rejoining the “Official Route” at 18.0 km. The loop is described as very...
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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 63 – revised route approaching Vercelli
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The paths through the rice fields between Montonero and Vercelli have become blocked. The AEVF advise to turn north after passing through Montonero, recross the SP11 head north of the railway tracks before turning east...
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Stage 76 – Ostello Passo della Cisa
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The reopening of the hostel has been confirmed, but note a change to phone numbers email:forestalepassocisa@libero.it Tel:+39 3282114870, +390525264153
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Stages 101/2 – Parkland to the north of Rome closed
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It seems that swine fever has been discovered in a wild boar in the area. The AEVF recommend taking an alternate route. A recent recurrence of African Swine Fever has been reported in the north...
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Stage 93 – Ospitale del Comune
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The refuge has been renamed “Ostello Radicofani”. Bookings +393760622460 or Email: info@ostellifrancigeni.it Piazza Anita Garibaldi, 2, 53040 Radicofani www.ostelloradicofani.it
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Stage 89 – Refugio d’Elsa
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The refuge has been renamed “Ostello Cartiera la Buca”. Bookings +393760622460 or Email: info@ostellifrancigeni.it
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Stage 75 – Cassio Hostel Reopens
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Ostello di Cssio has reopened under new management. email:silvanamontali66@libero.it Tel:+39 0525700885, +393516111362, +393479069545
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Ostello Ivrea
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The canoe club is now under new management mobile: +39 3715780055 email: ostelloivrea@gmail.com
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Calendasco
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I understand that Il Guado (Danilo Parisi) is no loner able to offer accommodation at Caupona Sigerico
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Miradolo-Terme
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Following a change of priest accommodation at Parrocchia San MicheleArcangelo is not currently available.
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Senna-Lodigiana,
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The Ostello della Compagnia di Sigerico has closed. However, the Ostello Ad Padum in Localita CorteSant’Andrea remains open.
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RADICOFANI – Ospitale Santi Pietro e Giacomo
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Change in phone number for booking – +39 338 9205540
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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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B&B in central Gambassi Terme with small dormitory
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Hospitalera di Gambassi – Via delle Monache, 5/int3, 50050 Gambassi Terme FI, Italy Tel:+39 334 239 1002 Email: direzione@3beautyfirenze.it Price:B
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Baggage Transport in Italy
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https://www.trasportozaino.com/
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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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