Publisher Description

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

Author Biography

Sanford 'Sandy' Brown is an author, community activist, long-distance walker, and ordained minister from Seattle, Washington. In 2020, He has walked over 9000 kilometres on pilgrim trails in Europe. He records his pilgrim adventures in his popular blog,

Table of Contents

Route summary tableMap keyOverview profile Lausanne to LuccaForewordIntroduction: The Via Francigena from Lausanne to LuccaA brief history of the Via FrancigenaThe modern Via Francigena from Canterbury to RomePlanning your walkWhere to begin and how to get thereWhen to walkCycling all or part of the routeWhere to stayWhat and where to eatShould I make reservations ahead?How much money should I budget?How do I secure my credential?Tips for making the most of your walkTopography of the Via Francigena from Lausanne to LuccaUnderstanding local culturesTraining for your walkWhat and how to packBaggage transport and storageTelephonesHealth and well-beingHow to use this guideRoute descriptionsGPX tracks and accommodation downloadsSection 1: The Vaud and ValaisStage 1 Lausanne to VeveyStage 2 Vevey to AigleStage 3 Aigle to Saint-MauriceStage 4 Saint-Maurice to MartignyStage 5 Martigny to Orsi&##xe8;resStage 6 Orsi&##xe8;res to Bourg-Saint-PierreStage 7 Bourg-Saint-Pierre to Col du Grand-Saint-BernardSection 2: Aosta ValleyStage 8 Col du Grand-Saint-Bernard to AostaStage 9 Aosta to Ch&##xe2;tillonStage 10 Ch&##xe2;tillon to Verr&##xe8;sStage 11 Verr&##xe8;s to Pont-Saint-MartinSection 3: PiemonteStage 12 Pont-Saint-Martin to IvreaStage 13 Ivrea to ViveroneStage 14 Viverone to Santhi&##xe0;Stage 15 Santhi&##xe0; to VercelliVariant Val di Susa to VercelliSection 4: LombardiaStage 16 Vercelli to RobbioStage 17 Robbio to MortaraStage 18 Mortara to GarlascoStage 19 Garlasco to PaviaStage 20 Pavia to Santa Cristina e BissoneStage 21 Santa Cristina e Bissone to Orio LittaStage 22 Orio Litta to PiacenzaSection 5: Emilia-RomagnaStage 23 Piacenza to Fiorenzuola d'ArdaStage 24 Fiorenzuola d'Arda to FidenzaStage 25 Fidenza to Fornovo di TaroStage 26 Fornovo di Taro to BercetoStage 27 Berceto to PontremoliSection 6: Liguria and TuscanyStage 28 Pontremoli to AullaStage 29 Aulla to SarzanaStage 30 Sarzana to MassaStage 31 Massa to CamaioreStage 32 Camaiore to LuccaAppendix A Stage planning tableAppendix B Useful contactsAppendix C BibliographyAppendix D Sigeric's journey: then and nowA Via Francigena guide in three partsMap of the Via Francigena Canterbury to RomeProfile of the Via Francigena Canterbury to Rome @font-face{font-family:"Cambria Math";panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4;mso-font-charset:0;mso-generic-font-family:roman;mso-font-pitch:variable;mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face{font-family:Calibri;panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;mso-font-charset:0;mso-generic-font-family:swiss;mso-font-pitch:variable;mso-font-signature:-536859905 -1073732485 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal{mso-style-unhide:no;mso-style-qformat:yes;mso-style-parent:"";margin:0cm;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;}.MsoChpDefault{mso-style-type:export-only;mso-default-props:yes;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;}div.WordSection1{page:WordSection1;}

Long Description

Guidebook to the Via Francigena pilgrim route from Lausanne to Lucca. Starting at Lake Geneva (Lac Leman), the 725km route crosses the Alps at historic Great Saint Bernard Pass, descends the Po Valley, then climbs to cross the Cisa Pass into Tuscany. Described in 32 stages, with information on facilities and pilgrim hostels.

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