A guidebook to walking the 2000km Via Francigena pilgrimage route from Canterbury to Rome. Part of a three-volume set, this volume covers the final 411km through Italy, from Lucca to Rome. Suitable for most abilities - although the hilly terrain calls for moderate fitness - this section can be walked in under three weeks.
The route is presented in 18 stages, of between 14 and 33km (9-20 miles).
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GPX files available to download
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1:100,000 mapping plus larger-scale town maps for key locations
- Handy route summary tables and pilgrim lodging details help you plan your itinerary
- Comprehensive information about refreshments and facilities along the route
- Advice on planning and preparation
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Auflage
Sprache
Verlagsort
Produkt-Hinweis
Maße
Höhe: 169 mm
Breite: 115 mm
Dicke: 12 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-78631-079-8 (9781786310798)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Sanford and #039;Sandy and #039; Brown is a community activist, long-distance walker and ordained minister from a small town near Seattle, Washington. Inspired by and #039;The Pilgrimage and #039; by Paulo Coelho, he trekked the Camino de Santiago in 2008 and since then has walked or biked over 10,000km on pilgrim trails in Spain, France, Switzerland, Italy and the United States. He records his pilgrim adventures in his popular blog at https://caminoist.org and at www.youtube.com/sandybrown
Map key
Map of the Via Francigena Canterbury to Rome
Overview map Lucca to Rome
Overview profile Lucca to Rome
Route summary table
Foreword
Introduction: The Via Francigena from Lucca to Rome
A brief history of the Via Francigena
The modern Via Francigena from Canterbury to Rome
Planning your walk
Where to begin
When to walk
Where to stay
What and where to eat
Should I make reservations ahead?
How much money should I budget?
How do I get to this portion of the Via Francigena?
How do I return from Rome?
How do I secure my credential and Testimonium?
Tips for making the most of your walk
Topography of the Via Francigena in Central Italy
Understanding local cultures
Training for your walk
What and how to pack
Baggage transport and storage
Health and well-being
How to use this guide
GPX tracks and accommodation downloads
Section 1: Tuscany
Stage 1 Lucca to Altopascio
Stage 2 Altopascio to San Miniato
Stage 3 San Miniato to Gambassi Terme
Stage 4 Gambassi Terme to San Gimignano
Stage 5 San Gimignano to Monteriggioni
Stage 6 Monteriggioni to Siena
Stage 7 Siena to Ponte d and #039;Arbia
Stage 8 Ponte d and #039;Arbia to San Quirico d and #039;Orcia
Stage 9 San Quirico d and #039;Orcia to Radicofani
Stage 10 Radicofani to Acquapendente
Section 2: Lazio
Stage 11 Acquapendente to Bolsena
Stage 12 Bolsena to Montefiascone
Stage 13 Montefiascone to Viterbo
Stage 14/15 Cimino Variant: Viterbo to Sutri
Stage 14 Viterbo to Vetralla
Stage 15 Vetralla to Sutri
Stage 16 Sutri to Campagnano di Roma
Stage 17 Campagnano di Roma to La Storta
Stage 18 La Storta to Vatican City
Appendix A Stage planning table
Appendix B Useful contacts
Appendix C Bibliography
Appendix C Sigeric and #039;s journey: then and now
