This guidebook describes the Way of St Francis a 550km month-long pilgrimage trail from Florence through Assisi to Rome. Split into 28 day stages, the walk begins in Florence and finishes in the Vatican City. Stages range from 8km to 30km with plenty to see, including ancient ruins, picturesque towns, national treasures, and stunning churches. This comprehensive guidebook fits in a jacket pocket or rucksack, and contains information on everything from accommodation and transport in Italy, to securing your credential (pilgrim identity card), budgeting, what to take, and where to do laundry. Stories of Francis of Assisi's life are also included. Although the route includes climbs and descents of up to 1200m, no special equipment is required - although your hiking boots and socks definitely need to get along. Following the steps of heroes, conquerors and saints on this pilgrim trail is manageable all year round, but is best done from April to June and mid-August to October. Route maps are given for every stage, and basic Italian phrases are included in the guidebook. Lire la suite Fermer

A guidebook to walking the final section of the Via Francigena pilgrimage. Part of a four-volume set, this volume covers the 930km historic route from Rome to Santa Maria di Leuca in Puglia.

The route is presented in 52 stages of 9 to 30km (6-19 miles), including alternative routes, with information on facilities and pilgrim hostels. Suitable for most abilities.

1:100,000 maps and profiles included for each stage

GPX files available to download

Handy route summary tables help you plan your itinerary

Refreshment and accommodation information given for each trek stage

Advice on planning and preparation

A guidebook to walking the 2000km Via Francigena pilgrimage route from Canterbury to Rome. Part of a three-volume set, this volume covers the middle 726km, from Lausanne, Switzerland, to Lucca, Italy. Suitable for most abilities - although the crossing of the Jura mountains calls for moderate fitness - this section can be walked in around a month, or there is the option to cycle some of the way.

The route is presented in 32 stages, of between 13 and 34km (8-21 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

A guidebook to walking the Way of St Francis (Via di Francesco) between Florence and Rome. Covering 518km (322 miles), this pilgrimage route through Italy's Tuscany and Umbria takes around 1 month and is suitable for any reasonably fit walker.
The route is described from north to south in 27 stages, each between 11 and 29km (7-18 miles) in length. Alternate stages are given to allow you to visit Perugia and Farfa Abbey and 2 alternate sections are also included in outline providing a choice of routes from Florence to Santuario della Verna and between Assisi and Rieti.
1:100,000 mapping plus larger-scale urban maps for key locations
GPX files available to download
Handy stage planning tables and pilgrim lodging listings help you plan your itinerary
Detailed information about refreshments and facilities along the route
Advice on planning, preparation and pilgrim credentials Lire la suite Fermer

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

A guidebook to walking the 2000km Via Francigena pilgrimage route from Canterbury to Rome. Part of a three-volume set, this volume covers the first 1090km, from Canterbury, England, through France to Lausanne, Switzerland. Suitable for most abilities, this section can be walked in around two months, or there is the option to cycle the majority of the way, shaving around three weeks off the total time.

The route is presented in 52 stages, of between 11 and 40km (7-25 miles). Variants for cyclists are shown on the maps but not described.

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 Lire la suite Fermer