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We walked a part of the Voie de Piemont in September 2019. Although we used the LePere book, later I saw the one by FFRP - which I'd recommend. (Fédération Française de la Randonnée Pédestre) They are the folks who maintain the GR routes in France. Both books are in French; I didn't find any...
I believe that the credential issued by the Canadian Company of Pilgrims isn't accepted on the Via Francigena. It is focused on the journey to the Tomb of St. James in Santiago.
I walked this route in early May. There is a new municipal albergue in Sergude, about 20km from the Church of Santiago in A Coruña with 30 beds. It is very modern and clean, and meals are available at a bar just down the road. It was very quiet as we were the only ones there that night.
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Good luck in getting all the way to your destination with your poles. I would love to do that, but have always felt that I might get through the first check-point, only to be refused at the next - and then lose my poles. I'l be watching your posts to see that you get through. Buen Camino!
In Sept/Oct 2013 on the Le Puy route, we booked our gites and evening meals ahead by 2-3 days, almost always a communal dinner. That was great fun, and (mostly) excellent food, and always very attentive hosts. Congenial hosts were a highlight for me! At that time of year at least - often there...
Do you actually have to buy MMDD after you download the app? It seems that the free app only provides a shell for the ebook. What's the point of the app?
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