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I don't think you'll be disappointed - I've completed the Via DiFrancesco in 2 pilgrimages - Florence to Assisi in 2019 and last May Rome to Assisi. If interested, you can take a look at my blog from last year when I walked Rome to Assisi...
1 last question to wrap up this thread - appreciate all the great comments!
Cele Variant or Rocamadour Variant? For those that have done them which one would you choose and why?
I can honestly say I wish I were in your shoes...what great choices you have! I have walked your #1 choice the Via Podiensis from Le Puy en Velay to St. Jean Pied de Port and another superb Camino walk the Via Gebennensis (starts in...
Yes. Therefore I do not know the Rocamadour variant, but I know the sanctuary, and pilgrims who have done it.
My guess is that the Cele variant is better regarding the nature and the wildness, and the Rocamadour variant should be chosen if you...
Among your 3 choices, I only know this one, and I recommend it. However, reaching Cahors from Le Puy in 12 days needs to be fast...
Another advice is to consider the Cele variant, which is quite wild.
#1 That first part of the Via Podiensis is truly beautiful. Good choice.
#2 I haven't walked the Piedmont so can't comment on that one. Have walked the Aragones though, which is nice, but not as spectacular as the first half of the podiensis, in...
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