Description
Book SynopsisA guidebook to walking the 2000km Via Francigena pilgrimage route from Canterbury to Rome. Part of a three-volume set, this volume covers the first 1090km, from Canterbury, England, through France to Lausanne, Switzerland. Suitable for most abilities, this section can be walked in around two months, or there is the option to cycle the majority of the way, shaving around three weeks off the total time.
The route is presented in 52 stages, of between 11 and 40km (7–25 miles). Variants for cyclists are shown on the maps but not described.
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GPX files available to download
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1:100,000 mapping plus larger-scale town maps for key locations
- Handy route summary tables and pilgrim lodging details help you plan your itinerary
- Comprehensive information about refreshments and facilities along the route
- Advice on planning and preparation
Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Canterbury to Lausanne Overview profile Canterbury to Lausanne Map of the Via Francigena Canterbury to Rome Profile of the Via Francigena Canterbury to Rome Route summary table Foreword Introduction: the Via Francigena from Canterbury to Lausanne A brief history of the Via Francigena Planning your walk Where to begin and how to get there How to get back When to walk Cycling and the ‘un-official bike option' Where to stay What and where to eat Should I make reservations ahead? How much money should I budget? What is a pilgrim credential and how do I get one? Tips for making the most of your walk Topography of the Via Francigena from Canterbury to Lausanne Understanding local cultures Training for your walk What and how to pack Baggage transport and storage Telephones Health and well-being How to use this guide Route descriptions GPX tracks and accommodation downloads Section 1: Kent Kent County Stage 1 Canterbury to Shepherdswell Stage 2 Shepherdswell to Dover to Calais by ferry Section 2: Hauts-de-France region Stage 3 Calais to Wissant Stage 4 Wissant to Guînes Stage 5 Guînes to Licques Stage 6 Licques to Tournehem-sur-la-Hem Stage 7 Tournehem-sur-la-Hem to Wisques Stage 8 Wisques to Delettes Stage 9 Delettes to Amettes Stage 10 Amettes to Bruay-la-Buissi#xe8;re Stage 11 Bruay-la-Buissi#xe8;re to Ablain-Saint-Nazaire Stage 12 Ablain-Saint-Nazaire to Arras Stage 13 Arras to Bapaume Stage 14 Bapaume to P#xe9;ronne Stage 15 P#xe9;ronne to Trefcon Stage 16 Trefcon to Seraucourt-le-Grand Stage 17 Seraucourt-le-Grand to Tergnier Stage 18 Tergnier to Laon Stage 19 Laon to Corbeny Stage 20 Corbeny to Berry-au-Bac Section 3: Grand-Est region Stage 21 Berry-au-Bac to Reims Stage 22 Reims to Verzy Stage 23 Verzy to Cond#xe9;-sur-Marne Stage 24 Cond#xe9;-sur-Marne to Ch#xe2;lons-en-Champagne Stage 25 Ch#xe2;lons-en-Champagne to Saint-Germain-la-Ville Stage 26 Saint-Germain-la-Ville to Saint-Amand-sur-Fion Stage 27 Saint-Amand-sur-Fion to Vitry-le-François Stage 28 Vitry-le-François to Saint-Remy-en-Bouzemont Stage 29 Saint-Remy-en-Bouzemont to Outines Stage 30 Outines to Montmorency-Beaufort Stage 31 Montmorency-Beaufort to Pr#xe9;cy-Saint-Martin Stage 32 Pr#xe9;cy-Saint-Martin to Dienville Stage 33 Dienville to Dolancourt Stage 34 Dolancourt to Baroville Stage 35 Baroville to Orges Stage 36 Orges to Richebourg Stage 37 Richebourg to Faverolles Stage 38 Faverolles to Langres Stage 39 Langres to Chalindrey Stage 40 Chalindrey to Coublanc Section 4: Bourgogne-Franche-Comt#xe9; Stage 41 Coublanc to Champlitte Stage 42 Champlitte to Dampierre-sur-Salon Stage 43 Dampierre-sur-Salon to Bucey-l#xe8;s-Gy Stage 44 Bucey-l#xe8;s-Gy to Cussey-sur-l'Ognon Stage 45 Cussey-sur-l'Ognon to Besançon Stage 46 Besançon to Foucherans Stage 47 Foucherans to Mouthier-Haute-Pierre Stage 48 Mouthier-Haute-Pierre to Pontarlier Stage 49 Pontarlier to Jougne Section 5: Switzerland - Vaud Stage 50 Jougne to Orbe Stage 49-50 variant Les Fourgs to Orbe via Sainte-Croix Stage 51 Orbe to Cossonay Stage 52 Cossonay to Lausanne Appendix A Stage planning table Appendix B Useful contacts Appendix C Bibliography Appendix D Sigeric's journey - then and now
