What is the best part of the Via Francigena?
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What is the best part of the Via Francigena?
So here are our 6 favourite bits from doing the walk – our personal Via Francigena highlights!
- Reims and Champagne.
- River Loue.
- Lausanne and Lac Leman.
- The Alps.
- Aosta Valley.
- Lucca to the Val d’Orcia, Tuscany.
Why is the Via Francigena important?
With its different roles as a military road, trade route and a pilgrimage route throughout the Middle Ages – the Via Francigena put different values and traditions in contact and has been an extremely important vehicle for transmitting cultural messages from one part of Europe to another.
Is the Via Francigena well marked?
Am I on the right trail? No worries for the Via Francigena, the route is actually well marked. But before you begin your walk better to be prepared to the various types of signage you can find.
Can you walk Via Francigena?
The Via Francigena is an ancient road and pilgrimage trail from Canterbury to Rome. Whether you are walking the complete trail or part of it, this route takes you through rural Italy allowing you to meet new people, cross unique landscapes, and taste the local cuisine.
Can you camp on the Via Francigena?
Stealth camping was generally possible And on this trail we found it was very easy to find a spot every day because the terrain is the field and it is normally has the forest close to is so it was always possible.
How long does it take to do the Via Francigena?
The entire Via Francigena route takes 50 days to walk, as it begins in the Swiss Alps at St Bernard’s Pass. The final stage is understandably more practical in terms of time and physical exertion. The final stage of the Via Francigena showcases the spirit of a pilgrimage.
Why is it called Via Francigena?
I was on day two of walking the Via Francigena, a 1,000-year-old pilgrimage route that extends around 2,000km from the English city of Canterbury all the way to Rome. Its name is a nod to the fact that it travels through France, but during its history the route was also known as the for the city where it ends.
How much does the Via Francigena cost?
How much do pilgrims spend on average to travel the via Francigena? If they stay in pilgrims’ lodgings, they spend about 15 euro per night. In touristy places, the average is about 20-25 euro for a double room. Dinner can cost around 15-20 euro, a light lunch around 10 euro and an Italian-style breakfast about 3 euro.
When can I walk through Via Francigena?
It is incredibly warm in high summer in Italy, so the best time of year tends to be April – June and then September – October. Spring is amazing, walking through the fields of wildflowers and watching the explosion of growth all around you.
How many miles is the Via Francigena?
1,056 miVia Francigena / Length
Where does the Via Francigena start?
Canterbury Cathedral
Unlike the Camino de Santiago and its many paths to Santiago de Compostela, the Via Francigena has one singular starting point: Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury, Kent, England.
