LightFoot print Guides to the Via Francigena 2010
The complete 2011 LightFoot Guide to the via Francigena consists of 4 books:
View extracts: Canterbury to Besançon
View extracts: Besançon to Vercelli
View extracts: Vercelli to Rome
View extracts: Companion to the Via Francigena
In this 2011 edition the authors continue to use the official route in Italy, as approved and signed by the Italian Minister of Culture, but also offer additional opportunities where it is too challenging for one or more groups. This density of information has increased the number of instruction sheets and the decision has been taken to transfer all cultural and historical information to the Companion to the via Francigena.
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Information provided in each section
Instruction sheet/s comprising:
Detailed directions corresponding to GPS way point numbers on the maps
Distance (in metres) between each way point Verification Point - additional verification of current position
Compass direction Maps comprising:
A visual representation of the route with way point numbers and adjacent details
Altitude Profile for the section Icons indicating places to stay, monuments etc
Relevant signs to look out for along the route Map reference number/s for the section
The LightFoot Companion
The LightFoot Companion to the Via Francigena provides the additional historical and cultural information that will inform and enhance your experience of the Via Francigena, while allowing you to choose how and when you use it.
Reflections of the Via Francigena
Reflections of the Via Francigena is a pictorial record of the cultural, historical and spiritual elements of ancient pilgrimage routes, providing a unique perspective only available to those who have the time and inclination to find it.
Pilgrim Credential/Passport
With the increasing development and recognition of theVia Francigena, the ancient systems associated with the more well known St James Way to Santiago de Compostela are also being adopted. To gain admittance to religious hostels along the road, pilgrims must now present a credential to prove that they are hiking, cycling or riding the route. Each day, as pilgrims pass through towns, they receive stamps in the credential and at the end of their journey in Rome, they can present it to one of two places to confirm that they have completed the last 100 kilometres (from Acquapendente to Rome) - the minimum requirement for receipt of the 'Testimonium'.
Pilgrims Passports can be obtained from a number of sources, including those listed below:
Associazione Europea delle Vie Francigene
The Confraternity of Pilgrims to Rome