Walking the Via Francigena Pilgrim Route - Part 3: Lucca to Rome

by The Reverend Sandy Brown

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781783628520
Publisher:	Cicerone Press
Publication date:	01/10/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	184
File size:	34 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Sanford 'Sandy' Brown is a community activist, long-distance walker and ordained minister from a small town near Seattle, Washington. Inspired by 'The Pilgrimage' by Paulo Coelho, he trekked the Camino de Santiago in 2008 and since then has walked or biked over 10,000km on pilgrim trails in Spain, France, Switzerland, Italy and the United States. He records his pilgrim adventures in his popular blog at https://caminoist.org and at www.youtube.com/sandybrown
From Seattle, Washington, Sanford 'Sandy' Brown is one of the world's most trusted and prolific pilgrimage guidebook authors. Inspired by The Pilgrimage by Paulo Coelho, he trekked the Camino de Santiago in 2008 and since then has walked or biked over 15,000km on pilgrim trails in Spain, France, Switzerland, Italy and the United States. He leads pilgrimage adventures in Europe through his travel company, Pilgrim Paths, and records his adventures in his popular blog, www.caminoist.org. Sandy earned his undergraduate degree in medieval history at the University of Washington in Seattle, his MDiv at Garrett Theological Seminary, which honored him in 2006 as Distinguished Alumnus, and in 1997 earned a doctorate from Princeton Theological Seminary in gender, sexuality and spirituality. In his spare time he enjoys yoga, sailing and piano. He has two grown sons and lives with his wife, Theresa Elliott, in Lucca, Italy.

Table of Contents

Map key Map of the Via Francigena Canterbury to Rome 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 and accommodation downloads 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 14/15 Cimino Variant: Viterbo to Sutri 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