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Francigena Way: from the Great St Bernard Pass
9 DAY SELF GUIDED WALKING HOTEL / B&B
Walk from the Swiss border, through Aosta and the Piedmont Hills to Ivrea
GRADE 3
DATES
Daily from 1 Jun to 30 Sep
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive St Bernard Pass 2 | Cross into Italy and walk to Etroubles (4hrs) 3 | Walk along mountain and pinewood trails to Aosta (4-5hrs) 4 | Pass castles and vineyards en route to Nus (5hrs) 5 | Continue to St Vincent (5hrs) 6 | Valley walk to Verres (4-5hrs) 7 | Walk to Pont St Martin (4hrs) 8 | Through the Piedmont Hills to Ivrea (5-6hrs) 9 | Trip concludes (or continue to Pavia)
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 8 breakfasts, 3 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 8 nights in 3 star hotels and agriturismo / B&B’s on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (hotel taxes extra, payable locally - allow €5-10) BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including smartphone app with maps plus a route book per room booked, luggage transfer & emergency hotline and SMS alert PLUS: Credenziale - the pilgrims passport
NOTES: Mid season is 26 Jun to 26 Jul & high season is 27 Jul to 31 Aug. Supplement applies for mid & high season departures. Francigena Way: Best of Tuscany
GRADE 3
DATES
Daily from 1 Apr to 31Oct
The iconic St Bernard Pass marking the border between Switzerland and Italy | Kate Baker
9 DAY SELF GUIDED WALKING HOTEL / B&B
The very best of Tuscan foods, towns & landscapes on the Via Francigena
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive San Miniato Alto 2 | Walk to Gambassi (7hrs) 3 | Through wonderful landscapes to the medieval town of San Gimignano (6hrs) 4 | Over rolling hills and past vineyards to Gracciano (6hrs) 5 | Walk to Monteriggioni and its famed towers (4hrs) 6 | To Siena (6hrs) 7 | Enjoy unforgettable views en route to Lucignano (6hrs) 8 | Walk to Buonconvento (5hrs) 9 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 8 breakfasts, 1 dinner ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in 3 star hotels and agriturismo / B&B’s on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (hotel taxes extra, payable locally - allow €10) BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including smartphone app with maps plus a route book per room booked, luggage transfer & emergency hotline and SMS alert PLUS: Credenziale - the pilgrims passport
NOTES: High season is 22 May to 30 Sep - supplement applies
Francigena Way: Southern Tuscany from Siena
8 DAY SELF GUIDED WALKING
A rewarding walk on the southern section of the Via Francigena
HOTEL / B&B
GRADE 4
DATES
Daily from 1 Apr to 31Oct
Classic views from the towers of San Gimignano
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Siena 2 | Walk via Cuna to fortified Lucignano d’Arbia (6hrs) 3 | Over rolling hills to Buonconvento (4hrs) 4 | Views of the Val D’Orcia are your reward as you walk to San Quirico d’Orcia (6hrs) 5 | Walk to Castiglione (2.5hrs) 6 | Continue past ancient towns, brooks and woods to Radicofani (6hrs) 7 | A long but rewarding walk to Acquapendente (7hrs) 8 | Trip concludes (or continue to Rome)
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts, 1 dinner ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in 3 star hotels and agriturismo / B&B’s on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (hotel taxes extra, payable locally - allow €10-15) BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including smartphone app with maps plus a route book per room booked, luggage transfer & emergency hotline and SMS alert PLUS: Credenziale - the pilgrims passport
Walking up to the Crete Senesi
Francigena Way: Orvieto to Rome
10 DAY SELF GUIDED WALKING
HOTEL / B&B
GRADE 3
DATES
Daily from 1 Mar to 31Oct
Journey by foot along the last section of the old pilgrimage route across Europe to Rome
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Orvieto (or Acquapendente) 2 | Descend to Bolsena (6 or 7.5hrs) 3 | Walk through hills to Montefiascone (5hrs) 4 | Continue to Viterbo (6hrs) 5 | Through Etruscan countryside to Vetralla (6hrs) 6 | Walk to Sutri (7hrs) 7 | Walk to Campagnano di Roma (7hrs) 8 | Follow country trails to Isola Farnese (7hrs) 9 | Final walk into Rome (6hrs) 10 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 9 breakfasts, 2 packed lunches, 2 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 9 nights in 3 star hotels/B&B’s on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (hotel taxes extra) BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including smartphone app with maps plus a route book per room booked, luggage transfer & emergency hotline and SMS alert PLUS: Credenziale - the pilgrims passport
NOTES: This trip starts in Orvieto or Acquapendente. High season is 18 Apr to 1 May and 27 Aug to 14 September. Cycle the Via Francigena - Siena to Rome
GRADE 3
DATES
Daily from 1 Apr to 31Oct
Defensive walls of Orvieto overlooking the Umbria countryside | Gino Cianci
9 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLING HOTEL / B&B
Cycle from Siena, through picture‐perfect landscapes, to the Eternal City of Rome
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Siena 2 | Cycle to San Quirico d’Orcia (54km/33.5mi) 3 | Enjoy fabulous views of the Val D’Orcia en route to Radicofani (37km/23mi) 4 | Cycle along the old Via Cassia to Lake Bolsena (55km/34mi) 5 | Continue to Viterbo (33km/20.5mi) 6 | Cycle to Sutri (38km/23.5mi) 7 | Continue ride to Formello (34km/21mi) 8 | Final stage across the countryside of Lazio to Rome (34km/21mi) 9 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 8 breakfasts, 2 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 8 nights in B&Bs / 3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (hotel taxes extra) BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including smartphone app with maps plus a route book per room booked, luggage transfer & emergency hotline EQUIPMENT: hybrid 21 speed rental bike with front bag map holder, odometer, pannier, lock, repair kit and helmet (e-bikes available - supplement applies)
NOTES: High season is 1 Apr to 30 Jun and 25 Aug to 30 Sep and a supplement applies.
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