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Walking the Via Francigena Pilgrim Route - Part 3

Lucca to Rome

ISBN

9781786310798

Availability

Published

23 Mar 2021

Reprinted

17 Oct 2023

Edition

First

Pages

184

Size

17.20 x 11.60 x 1.10cm

Weight

220g

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Guidebook to the final 400km of the Via Francigena pilgrim route from Lucca to Rome. Crossing Tuscany in the heartland of Italy, the route goes through two of the region's most important cities, Lucca and Siena, and visits San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and Radicofani. Described in 18 stages, with information on facilities and pilgrim hostels.

Seasons

Suitable for walking year round, but the best seasons for moderate weather are spring and autumn, with hottest temperatures in July and August.

Centres

Lucca, San Miniato, Monteriggioni, Siena, San Quirico d'Orcia, Radicofani, Acquapendente, Bolsena, Viterbo, Sutri, Rome.

Difficulty

This portion of the Via Francigena is suitable for walkers of all levels, with no special gear required. Day stages are graded on level of difficulty from 1-4.

Must See

The walled city of Lucca, scenic walks among the vineyards and fields of beautiful Tuscany, the medieval village of Monteriggioni, the stunning city of Siena with its dramatic cathedral, volcanic Lake Bolsena, Viterbo, second home of the Popes, the Etruscan city of Sutri and the Eternal City of Rome.

ISBN

9781786310798

Availability

Published

23 Mar 2021

Reprinted

17 Oct 2023

Edition

First

Pages

184

Size

17.20 x 11.60 x 1.10cm

Weight

220g

Overview

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).

GPX files available to download
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

Table of Contents

CONTENTS

Map key

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

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’Arbia

Stage 8 Ponte d’Arbia to San Quirico d’Orcia

Stage 9 San Quirico d’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 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’s journey: then and now

Map of the Via Francigena Canterbury to Rome

Profile of the Via Francigena Canterbury to Rome

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Reviews

"This book has contributed to a wonderful experience!"

We love to walk, especially a camino. It clears your brain and cleans body, to say it simple. But we don’t like to spend much time on arranging it before and during the camino itself. We do not want to join organised trips, we want to be free. We like a clear description, good advice and markings on the way. This book has it all! It gives a very good overview of the camino, each part well described with text and drawings. Next to that very good and correct advice on pilgrim accommodation, which we almost all the time could book a few days ahead. I can say that this book has contributed to a wonderful experience! The book is a must for everybody who really wants to enjoy this camino to Rome.
- Petra Vosters, reviewer

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Walking the Via Francigena Pilgrim Route - Part 3 - GPX File

The Reverend Sandy Brown Cicerone author SBROWN

By The Reverend Sandy Brown

Sanford 'Sandy' Brown is a long-distance walker and ordained minister who lives in Lucca, Italy. He was born in California and his great-grandparents migrated to San Juan Capistrano from Mexico in the 19th century. Inspired by The Pilgrimage by Paulo Coelho, he trekked the Camino de Santiago in 2008 and since then has walked over 15,000km on pilgrim trails in Europe and the U.S. He records his pilgrim adventures in his popular blog at https://caminoist.org. In 2020, Sandy joined Cicerone Press as Associate Publisher for Caminos and Pilgrimages.

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