EUROVIA - Pilgerwege in Europa (Via francigena - Via Sacra - Via Slavica )

ira@mollay.net - Danke

Registered | 2007-10-11 12:17:32

Hallo Cabrito,

herzlichen Dank für die Tipps!

Mit lieben Grüßen
Ira

Cabrito - Militärkarten

Registered | 2007-09-28 14:09:23

Hallo,

Militärkarten kommen vom Istituto Geografico Militare, Homepage: www.igmi.org . Dort kann man sie auch bestellen.
Weitere italienische Kartenhandlungen sind unter folgendem Link zu finden:
http://radreise-wiki.de/Kartenhandlungen#Italien

Viel Erfolg
Cabrito

ira@mollay.net - Karten Ost-Toskana?

Registered | 2007-09-14 15:51:39

Wir möchten gerne die Via Slavica gehen und sind auf der Suche nach Wanderkarten für die östliche Toskana. Hab hier im Forum irgendwas über Militärkarten gelesen. Kann mir jemand sagen, wo wir die bekommen können?

oefs@asn.or.at - Roadbook

Registered | 2007-03-30 08:34:54

Von unserer Begehung Wien - Rom habe ich ein Roadbook, das ich auf Wunsch weiter geben kann.

peter0013@gmx.at - Kurz etwas neuen

Registered | 2007-02-08 17:03:56

Kurz etwas neues

peter0013@gmx.at - Tolle Kurzbeschreibung vom Via

Registered | 2007-02-08 17:03:16

Kurzbescreibung von Joe Patterson :

SOME NOTES ON THE VIA FRANCIGENA
The first thing to make clear is that the Via Francigena (VF) is unlike the Camino in so many ways.
There is neither the infrastructure, the plentiful dedicated pilgrim accommodation nor the camaraderie one finds on the route to Santiago. Few pilgrims walk the route all the way from Canterbury and it is possible that you will not meet another pilgrim until well into Italy. However people now have a much greater awareness of the VF and of the route. Regard yourself as a pioneer!
The average pilgrim takes about 80 to 90 days from Canterbury to Rome (approximately 1200 miles or 1800Kms) and given the lack of refugios inevitably it will cost more. But things are improving. We now have better guides, access to more inexpensive accommodation and improved waymarking to take you off busy roads.

The Route.

Mostly small roads and tracks with farm tracks and cross country walking along designated paths linking as many of the towns and villages on Sigeric's route as possible. But there are still many sections of busy main roads. If you start North of the Grand St. Bernard Pass bear in mind that the pass is often snowbound between late September and mid June. (Though you can use the tunnel if stuck). The terrain itself is not strenuous and even the climb to the top of the St. Bernard Pass (at 2472m) is gradual and spread over 3 or 4 stages.

The Time.

It is possible to walk all of the route in under 65 days but it would not be much fun. Between 80 and 90 days allows easy walking and rest days. In 2004 I walked from Lausanne to Rome. As a rough guide on this latter walk I went from Lausanne to the Grand St. Bernard in 6 days and then took a further 38 days to Rome.

Climate.

It can get very hot in France in July/August and very hot in Tuscany in August. I walked August to October. Hot in France. Over Alps early Sept and nice and warm in Italy in October. Having said that Italy is not as pretty in October as earlier in year. Take your choice. It can rain any time.

Language.

If you speak French or Italian you will find life easy. If not do not despair.
I speak a little 'transactional' French and no Italian at all but I managed.
People are helpful!

Dogs.

I did not find dogs a problem. They are generally chained. Those that are not seem OK. I own a dog so was OK but some feel a bit vulnerable. I think the thought is worse than the deed. Thought of a 'Dazer'?

Guides.

The VF Association produce two 'Vademecums' covering the route (one from London to the Alps and the other the Alps to Rome). They sketch the route (no
maps) and provide details of cheap accommodation including religious houses, youth hostels hotels etc. They are very useful. There are also the Topofrancigenas, maps showing the route from Canterbury to the Alps and the Alps to Rome. It is worth noting that in 2004 I used maps/guides produced by a Luciano Pisoni for the section from the St Bernard Pass to Rome. They are quite good, very much like the Topos, but following a different route in parts, and kept me off the main roads. (Contact Joe Re- Pisoni if interested.)

Advice.

Tourist offices vary from the very helpful (in France) to the why did I bother sort in Italy. In Italy it is even difficult to find them!

Way Marking

England...We have just finished way marking the VF in England from Canterbury
to Dover.

France... When I walked in France in 2001, there was no dedicated VF marking
at all but I believe there is now in some areas. (Still the same in 2005 -
William.)

Switzerland...Has quite a lot of dedicated VF marking and their paths are
always marked, generally yellow with black writing and are a delight to follow.

Italy...There are many different types of dedicated VF marking. Some highly
original! Some quite misleading as they are intended to guide motorists to
interesting sites.
Although there is a fair amount of VF waymarking it is not all consistent in
design or application. Some amateur, some professional, as in Parma, and some
really innovative! Best advice I can offer is 'be prepared to get lost!' We
did last year and we knew where we were going! Will post further info on way
marks.

Some places you should not miss. The Gite at Trefcon (see welcome letter).
They have put up lots of pilgrims. Walking down the Gorges at Coutanges(?)
just after St. Croix. Staying with the family Collins at Branson near Martigny
(see welcome letter), Crossing the River Po and meeting Luigi Capelleti at
Orio Litta and staying at the monastery at Sant'Antimo (just after Montalcino,
Gregorian chant). On Pisoni but not on the VF route.

When you start at Canterbury DO NOT pay to enter the Cathedral. Tell them you
are a pilgrim and that Dean Wallis has OK'd your entrance. If you want to
start with a blessing go to the visits Office (on the right) and make
arrangements there. If you wish to phone ahead the number is 01227 762862. You
should be able to walk from Canterbury to Dover in one day, either following
the Topo map or the North Downs Way. When you get to Calais it may surprise
you that the route follows the coast to Wissant. This is the old port where
Sigeric embarked for England as did Julius Caesar and Thomas a Beckett.

Finishing in Rome.

If you have a pilgrim passport take it to the Sacrestie in St. Peters and have
it stamped. It is not necessary to join the Association Via Francigena
(becoming an 'Ami') but I would recommend doing so. Included are price
reductions for the guides/Topos etc, the Passports, a Welcome Letter putting
you in touch with Amis along the route, a welcome pack at the Tourist Office
in St. Peter's Square and the receipt of a 'Testimonium' at the Vatican.
Further details on AVF web site.

Ultreya
Joe Patterson

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