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You might want to get a bag that is good to 45 F and a silk liner for emergency’s.
Don’t forget that you can always wear a sweater, socks etc. All of my hiking- Lausanne-Rome, had lodging of some sort- mostly monasteries . Make sure you have something for your head!!
I have a “Marmot nanowave35” that is very light and warm to 35F. I also use a Thermarest” pad which reflects heat and it incredibly light(a couple of ounces.
Make sure you have a pair of good socks
And a warm hat. A lot of heat is lost from your head.
Have fun🤗
gretelschuck@yahoo.com
Vermont
There are some oval shaped, “liquid” pads that are sort of like a band aid, that you can apply , to protect foot heals etc. They worked for me.
If you can’t find them, ask the pharmacist
Gretel-USA
Francigena
Very interestinng
I just finished Via Francigena in Dec. and am signing up to do volunteer work in Germany.
I have sold my house and am living I. A vey sweet little nucamp trailer.
Life is too short.
Gretel- Vermont USA
I walked the Francigena from Lausanne to Rome sept- nov, with a lightweight “Marmot
Nanowave 35” sleeping bag. I’m 5’ tall and weigh 85 lbs. I had the bag altered cutting off the bottom excess. Make sure you have warm LAYERS!!!, hats and socks. I also used a “Thermarest” which reflects heat...
I have Oboz (waterproof)that I wore from Lausanne to Rome. Only twice were my feet wet-had to walk through stream or downpour .
You might want to try them- great for hiking
I totally understand-I have returned t US from Rome(francigena) in Dec
And am sooooo anxious to get back on the
trail- it is quite contagious.
Hope your next walk is divine.
Gretel
Tuscany to Rome has monasteries all the way- check the Via Francigena app for daily monastery directions. Daily room rates are 10-15 E. It is best to call or contact each stop
Ahead of time and again the “via f” app has all of the info
I’m confused. ????
Did efren do the francigena bike route or the hike(walking route). The walking route would be hard to do with all of the equipment - cart etc.
Gretel
To 11 days
You may want to try VF, it is really quite beautiful. One of the feeder routes starts in Spain. I started in Lausanne and went to Rome. There are several days that are flat, along canals - quite beautiful. Most of VF is out of the woods with stunning views
Feel free to contact me...
I hiked part of Francigena with a wide brim, with a looose straw weave, allowing a breeze
wire rim allowing for change in sun glare and wraprd a folded scarf to keep had when windy.
Perfect
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