HOW THE VIA FRANCIGENA IS DIFFERENT FROM THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO:

[Kevin Considine]

Kevin considine submitted a new resource:

HOW THE VIA FRANCIGENA IS DIFFERENT FROM THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO: - Comparing Via Francigena with Camino Frances

This is one pilgrim’s perspective from a single pilgrimage and biased. However it will hopefully provide future pilgrims and Camino de Santiago veterans a sense of what to expect on Via Francigena (VF).

1. Longer Distance and Time:

Of course the length is variable depending upon where one starts but the full length of the Via Francigena(VF) is 2,000 kilometers from Canterbury, England to Rome. Camino Frances(CF) is 790K and even if you continue on to Finisterre and Muxia only 907K. Of...

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[kelleymac]

Thank you for writing and posting this. I have been eyeing different pilgrimages while I am confined at home during this covid time. Your experience gives me much needed information.

 

[Basil Bailey]

Kevin considine submitted a new resource:

HOW THE VIA FRANCIGENA IS DIFFERENT FROM THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO: - Comparing Via Francigena with Camino Frances



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Very informative and well written. Thanks

 

[Franceswilson]

I have ridden both of these routes (Camino Frances) and loved them for different reasons.

However, my favourite was definitely the Via Francigena in Italy. I personally found the landscapes were more beautiful and the architecture was on a much grander scale.

I think this following article summarises the key differences well: https://epicroadrides.com/cycling-blog/via-francigena-cycle-route-italy/#toc-18