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I am walking VF this summer starting May 28th. I will be walking some longer stages to ensure I can walk from Canterbury to St. Bernard's Pass in the time I have, and at most, might get into the first couple stages of Italy if I am really lucky and able to do longer days as I hope to during the "easy" terrain sections. I realize that this part of the VF is pretty isolative and there aren't many "Pilgrim" accommodations and overall infrastructure is not like that which is available on the Camino.
That said - I do want to stay in as many "Pilgrim" style accommodations as possible. I want to avoid hotels and regular B&B's/tourist accommodations as much as possible. I am also not sure if I will be able to bring myself to reach out to individuals who host Pilgrims in their home - as much as I want to experience that - I am an introvert who will likely prefer to find a place to stealth camp in my bivy rather than be the only pilgrim in someone's home. I mean - I have no issue with a Pension style place that allows Pilgrims or tourists into their home (and these places are often found on booking websites and/or have their own websites for reservations)... but to be in a private home with a family that is not a Pension would be quite awkward for me. Not only as an introvert, but an introvert who doesn't speak French (yes - I will learn what I can before I go as I always do before any trip).
With that said - I am hoping to find as many dorms and actual "Pilgrim" oriented accommodations as possible. I do have a couple lists of accommodations along the VF including the one from the Confraternity of Pilgrims to Rome website listing all types of accommodations along the way - but I am wondering if you can share your favorite "Pilgrim" accommodations or hostels (names and locations) along the way so I can at least be on the lookout for them when they ARE available. Especially favorite Abbey's/Monasteries/Convents etc. I do want to meet other people and locals when I can.
That said - I do want to stay in as many "Pilgrim" style accommodations as possible. I want to avoid hotels and regular B&B's/tourist accommodations as much as possible. I am also not sure if I will be able to bring myself to reach out to individuals who host Pilgrims in their home - as much as I want to experience that - I am an introvert who will likely prefer to find a place to stealth camp in my bivy rather than be the only pilgrim in someone's home. I mean - I have no issue with a Pension style place that allows Pilgrims or tourists into their home (and these places are often found on booking websites and/or have their own websites for reservations)... but to be in a private home with a family that is not a Pension would be quite awkward for me. Not only as an introvert, but an introvert who doesn't speak French (yes - I will learn what I can before I go as I always do before any trip).
With that said - I am hoping to find as many dorms and actual "Pilgrim" oriented accommodations as possible. I do have a couple lists of accommodations along the VF including the one from the Confraternity of Pilgrims to Rome website listing all types of accommodations along the way - but I am wondering if you can share your favorite "Pilgrim" accommodations or hostels (names and locations) along the way so I can at least be on the lookout for them when they ARE available. Especially favorite Abbey's/Monasteries/Convents etc. I do want to meet other people and locals when I can.