Guide book, Via Francigena

[larry1948]

Looking for recommendations. Only walking the last 100 km in late May.

 

[CTLawGal]

It's on my list and based on what others have previously posted here, I bought the Cicerone guidebook, you'll just need Vol. 3. Another recommendation was the Lightfoot guide. Both available on Amazon.

 

[timr]

I go along with @CTLawGal above.
There is an English version of the Terre di Mezzo book too. It was updated in 2023. I used the Italian version six years ago and liked it very much. It is a bit big. In the past there was an app version, but they discontinued this.
I used the older Cicerone of Alison Raju which was good and also the Lightfoot - (for me, "more is better" )
In Italy the path is fairly fixed now, but certainly six years ago the path across France was full of 'variations' so extra books were a genuine help.

 

[J Willhaus]

I was able to get the Lightfoot guide on Kindle Unlimited. I bought a hard copy of the Cicerone book and then one for Kindle so I don't have carry them. There is also an app. I will also use that for our VF in February.

 

[syug]

Hello Lerry, here you will find all the information with maps about the last 100 km of theVia Francigena. It lists stages , fountains, services and accommodations along the route https://app.forwalk.org/4/5/en/18/

 

[andycohn]

Don't forget Gronze!!!! It now includes the VF from Lausanne in Switzerland to Rome.

 

[kmrice]

the Cicerone guidebook, you'll just need Vol. 3. Another recommendation was the Lightfoot guide. Both available on Amazon.

I also recommend the Cicerone guidebook by Sandy Brown. We’ve used it and it is great.

 

[Harington]

Looking for recommendations. Only walking the last 100 km in late May.

 

[Harington]

Lightfoot, without a shadow of a doubt. Gives route variants do you can save time and km on the lengthy and tortuous “official “ route