Wandelgids Way of St Francis / From Florence to Assisi and Rome | Cicerone

St. Francis of Assisi, beloved patron saint of animals and nature, walked extensively through the hills of central Italy throughout his life. Assisi and Rome have beckoned pilgrims for hundreds of years.   Walk in their footsteps along the Way of St. Francis and enter into this renowned story. This Way of St.   Francis guidebook contains all the information you need to walk the 334 mile (537 km) route bewteen Florence, Assisi and Rome, in addition to 210km of alternative and side routes. This books contains detailed topographical maps of each days walk, digital maps and GPS online. - 112 detailed stage, city and town maps- Elevation profiles- Travel information on transport and accomodation & services- Information on dozens of historic sites relevant to St Francis life .   - Expert advice on walking and travel gear, packing and daily trail life.

Bijna 800 jaren geleden maakte Franciscus van Assisi lange voetreizen over het Apennijnse schiereiland dat nu Italië heet. Hij hield van de natuur en liep daarom bij voorkeur door fraaie landschappen. Talrijke kerken, kloosters en kapelletjes markeren de plekken waar hij is geweest. De 570 kilometer lange tocht die in deze gids is beschreven, gaat zoveel mogelijk over paden en wegen die Franciscus volgens de kenners moet hebben belopen. De tocht begint in Florence en eindigt in Rome, twee steden die hij meermalen heeft bezocht. Die reis gaat door middeleeuwse stadjes en langs eeuwenoude kloosters. Meestal over onverharde paden en rustige landwegen. Nu en dan is een stuk asfalt onvermijdelijk Een deel van de route slingert over uitlopers van de Apennijnen. En op heuvelruggen met mooie vergezichten over Toscane, Umbrië en Lazio. De 34 dagetappes zijn afgestemd op overnachtingsmogelijkheden. Meestal een eenvoudig hotel en soms een klooster. De gids bevat een uitgebreide lijst. Steeds mee…

Een beschrijving van de Snowdonia Way, goede beschrijving met gedetailleerd kaartmateriaal..Ook praktische informatie en hoogteprofielen per etappe.   This guidebook describes the Snowdonia Way in Wales, a long-distance route through Snowdonia National Park from Machynlleth to Conwy. A low-level route of 97 miles (in 6 stages of between 13 and 21 miles) passes through the heart of Snowdonia’s stunning mountain scenery and includes Pass of Aberglaslyn, Ogwen Valley and Aber Falls. It is suitable for walkers of average fitness and stamina, though days are long. An alternative mountain route covers 122 miles in 9 stages of 12–18 miles giving a spectacular journey over the most famous peaks such as Cadair Idris, Snowdon and Glyders. The high-level route is more physically challenging and requires good navigation skills. Full route descriptions for each stage are accompanied by OS maps and profiles. The guide also includes lists of accommodation and transport providers and a table of facil…

Guidebook to the final 400km of the Via Francigena pilgrim route from Lucca to Rome. Crossing Tuscany in the heartland of Italy, the route goes through two of the region's most important cities, Lucca and Siena, and visits San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, and Radicofani. Described in 18 stages, with information on facilities and pilgrim hostels. Certified by the Council of Europe as an official Cultural Route, the Via Francigena from Canterbury to Rome brings to the modern pilgrim the cultural heritage of four nations--England, France, Switzerland, and Italy--and highlights their natural beauty and their history. Each stage has route directions and 1:100,000 mapping, which shows the route line and the facilities available at different locations. The book details accommodation along the route, including invaluable information on low-cost pilgrim hostels. There are city maps for Lucca, Siena, Rome, and Viterbi, and a stage planning guide that lists intermediate distances between pilgrim ac…

Uitstekende wandelgids van dit geweldige gebied. goed beschreven met veel praktische informatie om de route te kunnen lopen, inclusief een apart boekje met zeer gedetaileerde kaarten. The South Downs Way National Trail is a 100 mile (160km) walk between Eastbourne and Winchester, staying within the glorious South Downs National Park for its entire length. Presented here in 12 stages of up to 12 miles (19km), the route is described in both east-west and west-east. A waymarked trail with very few stiles, it can be walked at any time of year and makes a good introduction to long-distance walking. Step-by-step route descriptions are illustrated with extracts from OS 1:50,000 mapping for every stage, and a separate, conveniently sized booklet with 1:25,000 maps for the entire route is included. The guide provides detailed practical information on getting to the trail, and facilities and accommodation en route. The South Downs Way offers easy walking on ancient and historical tracks, and sh…

This guidebook describes the St Oswald's Way and Northumberland Coast Paths, both long-distance trails through Northumberland. St Oswald's Way (156km, 97 miles) begins in Heavenfield and traverses parts of Northumberland National Park and visits Hadrian's Wall, the Simonside Hills and the beautiful Coquet Valley, before continuing up the coast to Lindisfarne (Holy Island). The Northumberland Coast Path (100km, 62 miles) takes in the whole of the Northumberland Coast AONB with its breathtaking coastal scenery and birdlife.   Both trails converge on Holy Island, with the Coast Path continuing up to Berwick-upon-Tweed. Each trail can be walked in a week. The guide includes practical advice on when to go and what to take, and information on the region, its weather, wildlife, history and heritage.   Detailed route descriptions and clear, step-by-step instructions are accompanied by 1:50K OS mapping. Public transport options and accommodation listings are also given. Described as the cradle…