The Via Francigena Canterbury to Rome - Part 2: The Great St Bernard Pass to Rome

Alison Raju is a former language teacher and author of three other Cicerone guides to pilgrim routes: 'The Way of St James' in two volumes and The Via Francigena: Canterbury to Rome Part 1.

Alison Raju is a former language teacher and author of three other Cicerone guides to pilgrim routes: 'The Way of St James' in two volumes and The Via Francigena: Canterbury to Rome Part 1.

Introduction History Pilgrims through the centuries Pilgrim saints Geography Route design and terrain Preparing for your journey Choosing your companions Planning your pilgrimage A challenging pilgrim route Equipment Getting there Accommodation Planning the day Other practical information Using this guide The Route 1 Great St Bernard Pass to Vercelli 2 Vercelli to the Passo della Cisa 3 Passo della Cisa to Lucca 4 Lucca to Siena 5 Siena to Rome Appendix A Visiting the Sigeric Churches in Rome Appendix B Sigeric stages in Italy Appendix C San Rocco churches and iconography Appendix D Further reading Appendix E Italian-English glossary Appendix F Useful contacts Appendix G Obtaining the Testimonium Appendix H Index of maps Appendix I Index of principal place names Appendix J Summary of the route