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    Magna Via Francigena - April 2024

    Thanks -- again -- for the tip. We were in Agrigento in 2016. Really looking forward to exploring it more this time, because we only spent one night in the town itself.
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    GR 65 route/trail changes in direction?

    Yes, I can tell you for sure that they re-route it, in particular to take it off the road. When we walked it in 2019, I had the kml tracks from the Dutch Confraternity, and even though they were supposed to be only a year or two old, many changes had been made. Ditto with the tracks shown on...
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    Magna Via Francigena - April 2024

    Nick, Your pictures are exquisite. Thanks for posting them. Our last few days have been (mostly) terrific. We avoided the rain yesterday, but it was threatening, so we opted for the alternative you alerted us to out of Campofranco. But once past the deviation point, the signage was very...
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    Magna Via Francigena - April 2024

    Definitely. Talked to a few who were doing just that -- taking the week off between the two holidays.
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    Magna Via Francigena - April 2024

    No, we're doing a few really leisurely stages. In Acquaviva Platani now -- only 10 k but (yet another) steep climb into town. Now chilling at the fantastic B&B Acquaviva, with no plan for the day other than to sit out on our little balcony and watch the world pass by in the cute little pizza...
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    Great Saint Bernard Pass Hospice

    Good point. I crossed in late-ish September, 2022, and there were maybe 10-15 people staying there altogether. Undoubtedly, it's more busy in high summer.
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    Great Saint Bernard Pass Hospice

    Great place to stay! Dorm rooms but very spacious, with no bunkbeds, and they won't crowd unrelated guests into a room, so you'll often have a room to yourself (I did). And you can even request one. Very hospitable. Communal dinner with the other guests. Food is far from gourmet, but by...
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    Magna Via Francigena - April 2024

    Nick: A great big "Grazie". for all your terrific descriptions and helpful "practicalities.". (I always use "logistics" to sum up the nitty-gritty, but "practicalities" is surely a better word, so I'm going to steal it hereafter). Every morning before starting out I re-read your posts for a...
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    Magna Via Francigena - April 2024

    Thanks, Nick (yet again) for the heads--ups and the fantastic descriptions. A good walk for us today to Prizzi. Even with the kick-ass ascents, it felt like a piece of cake after the mud into Corleone. Almost a dozen pilgrims tonight at dinner. And we also had great lunch companions at Casa...
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    Magna Via Francigena - April 2024

    Sounds great! I'm not at the stage yet where the scenery has become monotonous, but variation is always welcome. These seem like pretty utilitarian towns so far (but interesting to me because they don't pretend otherwise) but I certainly won't reject a bel paese.
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    Magna Via Francigena - April 2024

    Oddly enough, it never rained very hard while we were walking, but locals here in Corleone say it poured the entire night before. But I did notice on the MVF Facebook page that others had previously commented on this section. One person said she had to be hosed off by a friendly (and laughing)...
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    Magna Via Francigena - April 2024

    Continuing from above: For the rest of this section, Nick's suggestions are spot on, and his descriptions can't be matched. Specifically: 1. His means of avoiding the long detour when you first encounter the SS38 is perfect. Saved us, two Germans, and 3 Italians more than a k. of useless...
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    Magna Via Francigena - April 2024

    Andy & Kate's Day 2: To Corleone: What a difference 3 days make! When Nick came through, (see post #9), the sun was beating down relentlessly, and there was no mention of difficult trail. But for us, rain and temps in the single digits turned one section of the the trail into a quagmire like...
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    Magna Via Francigena - April 2024

    Thanks, Nick, for the heads--up. I do actually have it booked already, so we're set. Incredible mud today. I'll post later about it. And keep those great descriptions coming!
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    San Sebastian airport to downtown Biarritz

    San Sebastian airport is not actually in San Sebastian but on the outskirts of Irun, which is on the border with France. From the airport you can actually walk into Irun, and then across the French border to the train station in Hendaye, which is the first town in France. From Hendaye, you...
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    Magna Via Francigena - April 2024

    Thanks again, Nick. And for the definition of "Ospitalità Diffusa.". That's what we're mostly in, and couldn't figure out what it's supposed to mean. Looking forward to the route to Corleone tomorrow. We're there 2 days to take in the Liberation Day festivities, and to visit the Anti-Mafia...
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    Magna Via Francigena - April 2024

    Alternative Stage1: Piana degli Albanesi to Sant Agata agriturismo: For those who want to avoid the asphalt slog on stage 1, outlined by Nick in post #5, there is an alternative route that starts in Piana degli Albanesi rather than Palermo. It's almost entirely on dirt tracks or very quiet...
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    Magna Via Francigena - April 2024

    Thanks. And good to hear on both fronts. Just arrived at our agriturismo, which is gorgeous. I'll post more about the alternative start from Piana degli Albanesi (for those interested) once we get settled.
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    Magna Via Francigena - April 2024

    Awesome, Nick! You're getting us so excited. We leave from Piana degli Albanesi in the morning, and are heading for an Agriturismo a few k past S. Cristina. Glad to hear that there are other pilgrims -- we spotted a few obvious ones at the Duomo in Monreale today -- and also that finding a...
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    Magna Via Francigena - April 2024

    Somehow I did miss it! Thanks. Sounds much better than the first stage. And your tips are much appreciated . I was also wondering about that perverse detour. Glad there's a work-around.

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