Description
The landscape and the journey
Sandy Brown’s first volume in Cicerone’s four-part Via Francigena series follows the beginning of the journey towards Rome. From Canterbury and Dover, the route continues across the Channel through France to Lausanne on Lake Geneva.
Routes and itinerary options
The 1090 kilometres are divided into 52 stages, passing Arras, Laon, Reims, Langres and Besançon. Compare walking days and elevation changes for a roughly two-month journey, or select shorter sections and explore historic towns and wine-growing country over several holidays.
Maps and practical planning
1:100,000 maps, Cicerone GPX files, accommodation information, booking advice and pilgrim-pass guidance support logistics. Historical and cultural background connects the places along the route. Use the route information to compare stages, plan your stops and check practical arrangements before departure.
Choosing the right trip
Graded stages suit new and experienced long-distance walkers with realistic distances. The publisher suggests April–October; continuing with Part 2 requires consideration of summer conditions at Grand St Bernard. Choose an itinerary that fits your experience and available time, allowing flexibility for weather and local conditions.
About this edition
English-language paperback by Sandy Brown. First edition, published in February 2023. 304 pages. ISBN 9781852848842.
