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We walked that section of the Via Francigena in the Spring of 2014. There was a LOT of road walking at that time but I know there have been attempts to get the route off the roads. A small part, about 5% was on busy, trunk-style highways, which can be very unnerving. We did usually manage to...
We walked the VF from Martigny to Rome last spring and it was wonderful. The sign posting was pretty good for much of it and we never had any difficulty finding accommodation. Would be happy to send you our plans and answer specific questions.
We loved the VF because it felt to us what we imagine the Camino Frances might have felt like 25 years ago. Indeed of the pilgrimage routes we have walked, this was one of our favorites. There was plenty of accommodation (lots of good religious institutions) and everybody along the way was...
Having just finished the Via Francigena from Aosta to Rome, we would like to walk a link from Arles or Le Puy to the Via Francigena. Does anyone have information or suggestions on the benefits or downsides of the Via Aurelia, the Via Domitia or any other way of linking these places so that we...
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