An indispensable guidebook to the final 400km of the Via Francigena from Lucca to Rome. This is the most popular stretch of the pilgrim route connecting Canterbury to the Vatican City. Crossing Italy's heartland,this last section of the Via Francigena goes through two of Tuscany's loveliest cities,Lucca and Siena,and visits medieval San Gimignano,Monteriggioni and Radicofani. Divided into 18 day stages,the route is suitable for any averagely fit walker.
Full stage directions are accompanied by maps showing the route line and the facilities available at different locations.Accommodation listings give invaluable information on low-cost pilgrim hostels and where to stay. There are useful city maps for Lucca,Siena,Rome and Viterbo,and a stage planning table lists intermediate distances between accommodation,so you can customise your own walking schedule.Containing a wealth of advice on planning,preparation and tips for making the most of the walk,this is a must-have guide for any pilgrim.One of three volumes covering the complete Via Francigena.
Publisher: Cicerone PressISBN: 9781786310798Number of pages: 184Weight: 220 gDimensions: 172 x 116 x 11 mm
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