Latest News – – Via Francigena

France, important agreement with the FFRP towards the promotion of the Via Francigena

The European Association of Via Francigena Ways (EAVF) and the Fédération Française de la Randonnée Pédestre (FFRP) have signed an agreement with the goal of enhancing and promoting the Via Francigena in France.

Walk For Research, along the Francigena for Fondazione Bambino Gesù

On 8^th September 2018 the new Walk For Research project was kicked off by Alessandro Ronald Sabelli in collaboration with ASD Stone Tower.

Pro Loco Union, the "Francesco a Francesco" relay

There are 16 stages and 266 kilometres to the fifth edition of the "Francesco a Francesco" relay. The journey will start on 19^th September from St. Peter's Square in Rome and will end on 4^th October in Assisi, the day dedicated to the feast of St. Francis, patron saint of Italy.

Politics on the Way, Tuscany meets with the other regions

"Tuscany on the Way ... to the other regions. Regional policies on paths and cultural routes in the regions of central Italy". This is the theme of the two meetings scheduled for 18^th and 19^th October at the Abbey of Spineto in Sarteano (Siena).

From cinema to web, a crowdfunding project for "Le energie invisibili"

After its debut in cinemas, the film "Invisible energies, from Milan to Rome along the Way" is preparing to land online.

Via Francigena del Sud - Via Traiana - On the way to Leuca

The Via Francigena in Salento, an on the road guide

The promotion of the Vie Francigene in the South has developed with cultural production and publication of texts.

Bourg-Saint-Pierre - Ivrea roamed by Romain

In June 2016, blogger Romain was on holiday in Tuscany and saw the Via Francigena markup which made him curious. After some research, a year later, he’d decided to go through the Italian segment of the route several times with a friend. He describes his journey from Bourg-Saint-Pierre to Ivréa in 7 days, announcing his desire to continue to Rome in large stages either walking or by bike (depending on the region).

Territories, hamlets and hikes: the long Festival walk continues

The eighth edition of the European Festival of the Vie Francigena continues along a road rich with signage which promotes initiatives in the territories crossed by the cultural routes of the Council of Europe. Hundreds of events have animated the territories, communities and hamlets since the beginning of the summer focusing on the theme of “Paths. Food of the Soul”.

Cammino dei Papi, 300 walking along the Francigena

Great enthusiasm for the 2018 edition of the Cammino dei Papi – the Popes’ Way - along the Montefiascone-Viterbo leg of the Via Francigena.

Via Francigena Award, the best stories on the road

The Francigena award meets pilgrims on the road. The three winning stories of the 2017 edition will be supplied for free in the structures that have join the initiative organised and promoted by Betti publishing company.

I Love Francigena’s registration is full, awaiting the two events in Emilia Romagna

On 8th September the “I Love Francigena” debuts in Emilia Romagna, the first two days of walking along the Emilian leg of Sigeric’s route.

Work Days in Champlitte to develop the Via Francigena in France

Work days in Champlitte to develop the Via Francigena in France, where there is a continuous growth of pilgrims on the road.

Tappa 45 - Da La Storta a Roma - ripulito il Parco dell'Insugherata

Good news for pilgrims walking along the La Storta - Rome leg. Maintenance work has been carried out and the Insugherata Park has been cleaned up. As announced by Roma Natura on the official website.

Visit Vie Francigene, a network of services along the Francigena

Hospitality and services are two fundamental features for those who begin walking. Visit Vie Francigene is the project launched by the European Association of the Via Francigena Ways (EAVF) which promotes the structures connected to the Way.

Slow Tourism and Hiking, the Via Francigena on “6 su Radio1”

The Via Francigena appears on the radio. On Wednesday 8^th August Luca Bruschi, director of the European Association of the Via Francigena Ways (EAVF) was interviewed on "6 on Radio1" (Italian talk show on Radio 1) by Carlo Cianetti and Giovanni Acquarulo.

Routes4U photo competition

From 31st of July to 30 of September, take part in the Routes4U photo competition and have a chance to win an Interrail pass to travel through Europe!

New information panels placed in Lombardy

Thanks to the project between the European Association of the Via Francigena Ways (AEVF) and the Region of Lombardy new information panels have been set up along the regional route of the Francigena.

Pilgrimage Routes: a dialogue between faith and culture

The European cultural routes are the result of a laudable project, launched through the “Declaration of Santiago” in 1987 by the Council of Europe and are the embodiment of the core values of the Council from a cultural and touristic point of view.

I love Francigena, two days on foot in Emilia Romagna

On the 8^th and 15^th September 2018 the European Association of Vie Francigene (EAVF), in collaboration with APT Emilia-Romagna and with the technical support of ItinerAria S.r.l. and Fiorenzuola in Movimento Association has organised "I love Francigena", an event-trip along the Via Francigena that aims to involve walkers.

Walking the Menalon Trail. An unusual way to discover Greece on foot

For those who love the paths and en plein air experiences, this route is called the "Menalon Trail", located in a mountainous area in the heart of the Peloponnese.