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    Ultra lightweight backpack--worth it?

    Hi Chris, I swapped out a heavy pack, for an arc haul, 50L. Best move I ever made. While I am male, I do a lot of hiking short and long distance. With many female hikers, very few have ever had a female only designed pack. If you pack is for a camino in Spain, 60L is way to large. I would...
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    Sellos on the Francigena

    Just finished the Francigene from Aosta, never had a problem getting a stamp. All accomodation have a stamp, tourist offices like wise, most businesses will give you their business stamp if you ask politely and show them your credential. 🙏
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    Altra trail shoes versus hiking shoes

    I walked the Via de la Plata last year over 1000km in Altra lone peak 6 no problem and I have just completed 1000km on the via Francigene with version 7 no problem. I would say with comfort I could get up-to 1150km from them. I have 6 days in Rome walking and I am sure I will add another 100kms...
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    ISO information on pack transport for the Via delaPlata and Sanabres

    I walked the Via de la plata last year. A Spanish 4 some were using local taxi services to transport packs on the Sanabres. Not sure on the price, but they were not complaining. Buen Camino
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    Altras Lone Peak 6 + Flat Feet

    I have flat feet, and walked the Via de la Plata Camino last year. No problem, will be using lone peak 6 on the Via Francigene this year.
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    Valcarlos route

    Hi I walked this route in 2018, easy to follow, lots of sign posts. You will have a small amount of road walking. Otherwise the route is pretty, be prepared for a very steep climb at the end just prior to the slow easy descent into Roncesvailles. Buen Camino
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    Sleeping bag on VdlP April & May

    I walked last year at that time, nights can get cold. I would recommend a light weight sleeping bag.
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    2023 Roll Call for Via Francigena

    Hi MichaelC I think that is sound advice, I will book this first nights accomodation to be on the safe side. I will see how I go, while I am on a budget also , I do have some capacity for higher accomodation cost for the odd few days during the trip. I did expect more traffic in Tuscany it is a...
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    2023 Roll Call for Via Francigena

    As my intention is the first train out of Rome (0600) to Aosta and then walk to Nus on my first day to stretch my legs after a 6 hour train ride. I plan to book this first nights accomodation to be on the safe side. I will see how I go, while I am on a budget, I do have some capacity for higher...
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    2023 Roll Call for Via Francigena

    All booked, well almost, flights out of Australia, into and out of Rome. one nights accommodation on arrival in Rome, train to Aosta. Start walking back to Rome (lol) using the Sandy Brown (Ciccrone) guide book. Is it imperative that I book a bed ahead each day, I normally walk til I feel like I...
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    Jet Lag After Flying Direct from Australia to Paris for Camino Starting in St Jean

    While I have done that route, it’s a long way and a long time traveling. Any delay on route can impact total journey time. I had 2 nights in St Jean, lucky for me as we were delayed and it allowed me to have an extra day exploring St Jean. Sorry lucky I booked an extra night. Buen Camino
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    2023 Roll Call for Via Francigena

    I was looking to start at the pass in Switzerland and hike down through Aosta. Investigating the historic weather patterns mid to late May stands a better chance for the pass. I think if you start from Aosta you should be ok at that time of the year, but one can never tell. Buen Camino
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    Via de La Plata

    Hi, I walk April/May 2022, spring 🌼 started after the Easter rush. A completely different Camino, but most enjoyable.
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    Lucca to Rome, short stages

    Thanks 🙏 will check it out.
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    Lucca to Rome, short stages

    Thanks for your day by day planning info, very helpful. I have just completed my planning, however not to the detail you have gone too (hats off) while I am planning to walk from GSBP to Rome starting late May, if I can get to the pass at that time of year. Otherwise I will be starting from...
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