Despite that calling it "Francigena" is one of my pet peeves (it's a Via Romea route 100% in Italy and completely disconnected from France -- though it is also one section of one of the Jerusalem Way routes), it would seem not :I've been poring over the Via Francigena del Sud website, the stages, etc, and it looks like most of it is walking along highways.
Efren's videos are awesome but he did not walk the Vie Francigene del Sud. He walked south from England to Rome, not south from Rome towards Jerusalem.Look up Efrin Gonzales on YouTube. He has good videos walking from England to Rome.
Not *to* Rome, south *from* Rome.Look up Efrin Gonzales on YouTube. He has good videos walking from England to Rome.
I love Efren-- but this is a different route.Look up Efrin Gonzales on YouTube. He has good videos walking from England to Rome.
This website? https://www.viefrancigenedelsud.it/en/ or this one https://www.viafrancigenasud.it/? One of which cheerfully informs that the route is more concept than track....Hi all,
I've been poring over the Via Francigena del Sud website, the stages, etc, and it looks like most of it is walking along highways. I wondered if any of you who have walked the route could give me an idea of what the path is like?
Many thanks.
Thanks!!The "nel Sud" organisation is "Gruppo dei Dodici" and the accommodation list is here
Francigena nel sud | Gruppo dei dodici
www.gruppodeidodici.eu
There are video guides but could not get these to work. However if you go to YouTube (qv) where they have their own channel.
Have this route pre planned and was only able to do the end section (Bari/Greece) last year due to CV19 but it looks a really interesting route along the historic trails to the southern Italian ports (for Jerusalem)
If you stay in Rome try the Domus Sessoriana (attached to the Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme.)
(Then google Madonna and Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme 2011)
Here is a blog about a woman who walked on the Via Francigena del Sud from Rome to Santa Maria di Leuca, in Sept. and Oct., 2021. At least partially with an organized group and support, but it's quite detailed, although light on logistics and heavy on culture and history (which sounds wonderful).I'm going for it. Booked tickets starting in March. Woohoooo!
Thanks! I'll check it out.Here is a blog about a woman who walked on the Via Francigena del Sud from Rome to Santa Maria di Leuca, in Sept. and Oct., 2021. At least partially with an organized group and support, but it's quite detailed, although light on logistics and heavy on culture and history (which sounds wonderful).
I'm sure she'd be happy to answer your questions if you contact her.
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Thank you, Birgitte. That's good to know. I don't mind asphalt, either. I am preparing for the lonely aspect--as much as I can. My husband will walk with me for the first two weeks and then I'll finish on my own. I actually prefer to walk alone-- but I know there will be long afternoons/evenings. I am a writer, so I am planning on bringing a project. Will see! I know that the best way to prepare is to not have too many expectations-- to just be open.Hey Lea
I walked from Rome too Maria di Leuca September 2020. You asked what the path is like. I would say, it’s a bit of everything, but walking along highways it is not. At the coast there are some steps along or on a big road.There is a lot asphalt, small roads, but also gravel road and paths.
It is maybe 50/50, but I don’t know. To be honest, I didn’t notice only when I walked in the suburban areas of bigger cities. I don’t mind asphalt.
I had a lovely walk, but ever for me, it was quite lonely. If you are prepared for that, you will get a experience of a lifetime. I did.
Have a nice trip, when you get so far.
Birgitte