Lightfoot Guide to the Via Francigena Canterbury to The Great Saint Bernard Pass Edition 9
Lightfoot Guide to the Via Francigena Canterbury to The Great Saint Bernard Pass Edition 9

Author: Chinn

Publisher: Eurl Pilgrimage Pub

Published: 2024

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9782917183465

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LightFoot Guides are written for Walkers and Cyclists, helping them to find the route, places to stay and meet their personal goals. There is no right way to make a journey as challenging as this. This book together with the LightFoot Companion will provide you with the resources to enjoy doing it your way. With dozens of alternative routes, accommodation choices and cultural highlights described for the entire length of the journey the Lightfoot series will give you the freedom to succeed. The 9th edition of the guide will lead you in 48 stages along the 1239 kilometres of the modern via Francigena from the gates of Canterbury Cathedral to the summit of the Great Saint Bernard Pass..

Lightfoot Companion to the Via Francigena - Canterbury to the Great Saint Bernard Pass Edition 3
Lightfoot Companion to the Via Francigena - Canterbury to the Great Saint Bernard Pass Edition 3

Author: Babette Gallard

Publisher:

Published: 2024-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9782917183526

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The LightFoot Companion is an optional partner to the LightFoot Guide.to the via Francigena A step-by-step guide to the history and culture of the via Francigena in England, France and Switzerland, with introductions to the famous, and sometimes infamous, personalities, associated with the route. Whether you want to put your toe in the water of the pilgrim experience, add colour to the landscapes of your journey or reminisce over a past journey the Lightfoot Companion is there to help. A light read, for anyone, anywhere, anytime.

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

Author: The Reverend Sandy Brown

Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited

Published: 2021-04-14

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1783628529

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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.

Walking the Via Francigena Pilgrim Route - Part 2
Walking the Via Francigena Pilgrim Route - Part 2

Author: The Reverend Sandy Brown

Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited

Published: 2021-07-05

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 1783628642

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An indispensable guidebook to walking the Via Francigena between Lausanne and Lucca. This is the middle section of the pilgrim route connecting Canterbury to the Vatican City in Rome, and passes through some of the Via Francigena's most beautiful and dramatic scenery. Starting at Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) in Switzerland, the 725km route crosses the Alps into Italy at historic Great Saint Bernard Pass, descends through the Aosta Valley to the Po Valley, then climbs again to cross the Cisa Pass into Tuscany. The route is described in 32 day stages averaging around 23km a day, but can easily be customised to other itineraries. It is suitable for any averagely fit walker, although there are a few steep mountainous stages. Relevant variants are described, including options to make use of boat, bus and train connections, and it is possible to cycle all or part of the Italian portion of the route. In this guidebook, 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 Lausanne, Aosta, Ivrea, Pavia, Piacenza and Lucca, and a stage planning table lists intermediate distances between accommodation providers, so you can customise your own walking schedule. One of three volumes covering the complete Via Francigena.

Lightfoot Guide to the Via Francigena - Canterbury to Besancon
Lightfoot Guide to the Via Francigena - Canterbury to Besancon

Author: Gallard Babette

Publisher: Eurl Pilgrimage Pub

Published: 2013-02-01

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 9782917183250

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LightFoot Guides are written for Walkers, Cyclists and Horse Riders, providing specific information for each group and enabling everyone to meet their personal goals. The complete, Edition 6, LightFoot Guide to the Via Francigena consists of four books: Canterbury to Besancon, Besancon to Vercelli, Vercelli to Rome and the Companion to the via Francigena discribing the culture and history of key sites along the route. This book traces 910 kilometres of the Via Francigena from from Cantyerbury in England to Besancon in France. The route closely follows the 10th century route used by Archbishop Sigeric the Serious, but adapted to current conditions. The guide contains a number of alternatives to reduce total distance, avoid possible difficulties or to gain access to specific loactions. The entire distance has been GPS traced and divided into manageable sections of approximately 22 kilometres, but accommodation is listed for the entire length of each section."

Lightfoot Guide to the Via Francigena Edition 3 - Canterbury to Besanon
Lightfoot Guide to the Via Francigena Edition 3 - Canterbury to Besanon

Author: Paul Chinn

Publisher:

Published: 2010-03-01

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9782917183106

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LightFoot Guides are written for Walkers, Cyclists and Horse Riders, providing specific information for each group and enabling everyone to meet their personal goals. The complete, Edition Three, LightFoot Guide to the Via Francigena consists of three books: Canterbury to Besanon, Besanon to Vercelli, Vercelli to Rome. This book traces 760 kilometres of the Via Francigena from Canterbury, England, to Besanon in France. The entire distance has been GPS traced and divided into manageable sections of approximately 25 kilometres, but accommodation is listed for the entire length of the section, meaning that it is up to you and your body where you decide to stop. Each section contains: * A route summary * Detailed route instructions * The relevant map Each instruction sheet provides: * Detailed directions corresponding to GPS way point numbers given on the map * Verification points * Compass direction for each way point * Distance between each way point Each map provides: * A north/south representation of the route with way point numbers * An altitude profile for the section * Icons indicating places to stay, monuments etc. * Relevant signs to look out for along the route

Pilgrim's Guide to the Camino Frances
Pilgrim's Guide to the Camino Frances

Author: John Brierley

Publisher: Findhorn Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13:

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The route of St Jean Pied de Port in the foothills of the French Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela represents one of the most popular Christian pilgrimages in the world. Walked by millions over the millennia it represents a force for spiritual transformation. This title offers a guide to the pilgrimage, including a fold out map and route planner, 33 daily stage maps with contour guides, 10 town maps including Santiago, a Sun Compass, to orientate your direction and information on all pilgrim hostels along the way together with details of alternative accommodation.

The Way of St Francis
The Way of St Francis

Author: The Reverend Sandy Brown

Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited

Published: 2015-09-30

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1783622458

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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.

Lightfoot Guide to the Via Francigena Edition 3 - Besanon to Vercelli
Lightfoot Guide to the Via Francigena Edition 3 - Besanon to Vercelli

Author: Paul Chinn

Publisher:

Published: 2010-03-01

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 9782917183113

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LightFoot Guides are written for Walkers, Cyclists and Horse Riders, providing specific information for each group and enabling everyone to meet their personal goals. The complete, Edition Three, LightFoot Guide to the Via Francigena consists of three books: Canterbury to Besanon, Besanon to Vercelli, Vercelli to Rome. This book traces 453 kilometres of the Via Francigena from Besanon, France to Vercelli, Italy. The entire distance has been GPS traced and divided into manageable sections of approximately 28 kilometres, but accommodation is listed for the entire length of the section, meaning that it is up to you and your body where you decide to stop. Each section contains: * A route summary * Detailed route instructions * The relevant map Each instruction sheet provides: * Detailed directions corresponding to GPS way point numbers given on the map * Verification points * Compass direction for each way point * Distance between each way point * Altitude of each way point Each map provides: * A north/south representation of the route with way point numbers * An altitude profile for the section * Icons indicating places to stay, monuments etc. * Relevant signs to look out for along the route