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 VIA FRANCIGENA 1- FROM GRAN SAN BERNARDO TO PONT SAINT MARTIN 2010
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Code: L023-1
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Discesa dal GSB.JPG)
In medieval centuries a wide network of streets and routes characterizing Europe and these streets were crossed from pilgrims, high priests or poor monks, and also from merchants and nobles. These roads headed towards three main destinations: San James of Compostela, Rome and Jerusalem. Along these routes, a great number of abbeys and monasteries were built, but
also hospitals and shelters which could cater to the needs of the ever increasing flow of people.
The way along which pilgrims went walking to Rome to visit St Peter’s tomb was the “Via Francigena” and the name means probably “way done by Franks”. It is the same route drawn up in 990 from Sigeric, the Archibishop of Canterbury, traveled to Rome in order to be consecrated by the Pope.
Today the Francigena Way has been rediscovered and it is an ancient way for new pilgrims.
The first week of trekking of the Via Francigena in Italy is probably the most fascinating from the landscape point of view. It develops between spectacular alpine scenery and cross the Colle del San Bernardo, the highest point of the whole Via Francigena from Canterbury to Rome. The itinerary crosses the Valle d’Aosta from north to south-east and pass over little villages and towns dated back to the Roman Empire. It is possible to visit lot of Castles and fortresses that were built numerous for defence from the invaders, like the Castle of Verrès .
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Program
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Day 1 : individual arrival in Bourg Saint Pierre
Altitude at the departure: 1.632 m above sea level
Day 2 : Bourg Saint Pierre– Colle del San Bernardo
Altitude at the arrival: 2473 m above sea level – 11.50 KM – 5 h
Day 3 : Colle del San Bernardo – Etroubles
Altitude at the arrival: 1270 m above sea level – 13 KM – 4 h
Day 4 : Etroubles – Aosta
Altitude at the arrival: 580 m above sea level – 16 KM – 4h30
Day 5 : Aosta – Chambave
Altitude at the arrival: 470 m above sea level – 27.50 km – 7h30
Day 6 : Chambave – Verres
Altitude at the arrival: 370 m above sea level – 27 km – 7h15
Day 7 : Verres – Point Saint Martin
Altitude at the arrival: 345 m above sea level – 20 km – 6h30
Day 8 : After breakfast end of the tour or continuation to Ivrea if you have booked one more week tour.
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Map
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Via Francigena 1 x sito.JPG)
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Technicals caracteristics
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Total distance: 115 km
Terrain characteristics: paths 40%, white roads 30%, secondary roads asphalted 30%
Trekking altitude: between 345 and 2.500 mt, average duration of the stages between 4h and 7h30. Positive difference in height between 35 and 850 mt per day.
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Departures: Saturdays from 12th June and 25th September
Number of participants: minimum 2
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Prices
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Prices per person |
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Tour price |
738 |
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Reduction tour without luggage transfer |
94 |
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Suppl. single room |
196 |
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Suppl. single traveller |
94 |
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Suppl. departures in other days |
56 |
Included: accommodation in hotel**/***, hostels and Agriturismo in double rooms with private facilities; bed & breakfast service; 6 dinners; luggage transfer; detailed description of the route and informative material.
Not included: journeys from/to the departure and arrival point; lunches; drinks; dinner in Aosta; private transfers; bus and train tickets; entrance and everything not explicitly specified.
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Discesa dal GSB.JPG&cartina=(301009105642)Via Francigena 1 x sito.JPG)
Bourg St Pierre.JPG)
GSB3.JPG)
museo cani.JPG)
Cartelli.JPG)
Il sentiero dei Rus.JPG)
Croce.JPG)
Via delle Gallie tra Bard et Donnas.JPG)
Etroubles.JPG)
Castello di Nus.JPG)
