I Love Francigena
The European Association of the Via Francigena Ways (EAVF) invites you to participate in “I love Francigena” events!
“I love Francigena” is an annual series of events, praising the cultural route of the Via Francigena and providing a unique opportunity to discover sections of the itinerary, its cultural and natural heritage and tasting local products. This traveling celebration brings together walking enthusiasts, tour operators and associations involved in the promotion and enhancement of the route.
Main goal of the initiative
Aiming to promote walking along the Via Francigena, the iniziative specifically focuses on:
- Environmental education
- Sustainable and slow tourism
- Engagement of local communities and stakeholders
- Route check
- Promotion and visibility
How does it work?
A typical “I love Francigena” day will be an easy 10-20 km walk (depending on a section of the Via Francigena) mediated by a local guide who explains interesting facts about natural surroundings and history of the Francigena with a few sightseeing stops and a reception in the end of the hike. The hike is free of charge and a shuttle bus is organised from the final point.
EAVF has been organising ‘I Love Francigena’ since 2017. Events have already been implemented in cooperation with regions and municipalities in Piedmont, Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Liguria, Tuscany, and Lazio in Italy, and Bourgogne – Franche-Comté in France. The local administrations crossed and associations participate and support the event.
Thematic events
Become a partner
- If you are a walker / pilgrim interested in participating in the hike – subscribe to the EAVF newsletter, watch the news of the association on the official website and Facebook or Instagram and follow the hashtag #ILoveFrancigena. The registration will be made available between May and September each year.
- If you are a local authority, region or a private stakeholder willing to co-organise / sponsor the event, please write an inquiry to the following email: segreteria@viefrancigene.org