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Via Francigena Capacity Building: the EAVF Training Proposal for Public Bodies, Local Communities and Private Sector

To train local stakeholders and meet the demand for increasing experiential and sustainable tourism - this is the objective of the " Via Francigena Capacity Building" training module launched by the European Association of the Via Francigena Ways (EAVF).

Hospitality: the Via Francigena participates in the Airbnb event "100case100idee"

On 16 November 2019 in Parma Italy the European Association of the Via Francigena Ways (EAVF) participated in an event “100 case 100 idee” - the first major national event on home hospitality and sustainable tourism, organized by the Airbnb Italy with the support of community of Italian hosts.

EAVF meets municipalities from Hauts-De-France

On Thursday, 14 November 2019 the European Association of the Via Francigena Ways (EAVF) in partnership with the municipality of Peronne (Somme department) organized a meeting with the mayors and representatives of the local communities from the area between Bapaume (Calais) and Saint-Quentin (Aisne ) in Hauts-De-France, France. The meeting took place in Peronne.

Ebtrance of the Via Francigena in Tuscany

The Action Plan of the Tuscany Region for development of the Via Francigena celebrates 10 years: the Conference in Florence

On Friday 22 November 2019 the Tuscany region in collaboration with the European Association of the Via Francigena Ways will hold a conference “10 years of the Tuscan Francigena Action plan. Perspectives, critical issues, experiment results".

"The Guardian": the Via Francigena in Switzerland is in Top 10 best pilgrim routes in Europe

The Swiss stretch of Via Francigena is certainly one of the most fascinating of the cultural route of the Council of Europe. It is also recommended by the prestigious British newspaper "The Guardian"!

Trail from Brussels to Reims Joins Via Francigena

In beautiful settings of the "Cercle des Voyageurs" of Brussels, the European Association of Via Francigena Ways (EAVF) participated in the General Assembly of the association Les Amis de la Via Francigena en Belgique (AVFB) - The Friends of the Via Francigena in Belgium.

Alberto, the pilgrim for peace, is walking on the Via Francigena: "I'm going to Jerusalem, are you coming with me?"

Alberto Castellò, the "peregrino per la paz" (pilgrim for peace) is walking along the Via Francigena. The Spanish pilgrim returns on the Sigeric’s route, heading to Jerusalem.

The Via Francigena receives a prestigious award for Best Destinations for Sustainable Cultural Tourism 2019

The European Association of the Via Francigena Ways received a prestigious prize of the Best Destinations for Sustainable Cultural Tourism 2019 awarded by the European Cultural Tourism Network (ECTN), Brussels, Belgium.

Routes4u: Panels, Maps and Flyers of the Via Francigena

The Routes4U project within the Alpine Macro Region (EUSALP) continues its development. In its framework, the European Association of the Via Francigena Ways (EAVF) produced information panels, maps and flyers for the regions involved: Bourgogne – Franche – Comté FR; Vaud and Valais CH; Valle d'Aosta, Piedmont, Lombardy and Liguria IT.

Art on the Road, Presentation of New Work of "Epifanie" Project in San Lorenzo Nuovo

A presented of artwork in the framework of the "Epifanie" project carried out the by the Quasar Institute for Advanced Design took place on Friday, 25 October 2019, at the Council Hall of the Municipality of San Lorenzo Nuovo, as part of the "Arte sui Cammini" initiative, supported by the Lazio Region in line with the guidelines of the Council of Europe.

Via Francigena meets Saint Olav Ways route: best practice exchange at the Saint Olav Autumn Meeting

The European Association of the Via Francigena Ways (EAVF) participated in the Autumn Meeting of the Saint Olav Ways, which took place on 15 October 2019 in Hamar, Norway.

EAVF General Assembly in Bari: new members and honorary public awards

The number of members of the European Association of the Via Francigena Ways (EAVF) is ever increasing. During the General Assembly in Bari, which took place on 18 October 2019, accession certificates were given to new municipalities that joined the network.

Via Francigena of the South is ratified by the EAVF General Assembly to be an official path of the Via Francigena from Rome to Santa Maria Di Leuca

The European Association of the Via Francigena Ways (EAVF) unanimously approved the new route from Rome to Brindisi and Santa Maria di Leuca as the Via Francigena of the South.

The Erasmus + project on the Via Francigena

On 15 October 2019, the two-year transnational mobility project "FORREsT: new skills FOR expeRiEntial Tourism" was presented at the council chamber of the Fidenza townhall as part of the European ERASMUS + program aimed at 70 young graduates in tourism and marketing.

Monte Sant'Angelo Conference relaunches the Via Romea Francigena - a new Euro-Mediterranean Route

Three days of intense debates, studies and discussions with international experts during the conference "Via Francigena: Way to Rome, Santiago and Jerusalem" have just concluded. The conference was organized by the European Association of the Via Francigena Ways, Apulia Region and the University of Bari.

EAVF participated in the Annual Forum of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe

EAVF, represented by Mr Christian Schülé, participated in the Annual Forum of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe, which took place in Sibiu, Romania on 2-4 October 2019. It brought together over 200 participants from 50 countries.

EAVF participates in “Democracy Needs Imagination” Call

The European Association of the Via Francigena Ways participates in the call “Democracy Needs Imagination”, organised by the European Cultural Foundation.

Opportunities for 70 young people thanks to the European ERASMUS PLUS program led by the Via Francigena

The European Association of the Via Francigena Ways (EAVF) has been awarded the Erasmus + tender which will enable training for 70 young Italian graduates in France, the United Kingdom and Spain.

Discovering the most introspective Emilia-Romagna: "Open Monasteries" on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October 2019

Retrace the steps of everyday life of a medieval monk, have lunch in silence with the cloistered nuns or take part in a picturesque evening trekk ending with a harp concert in an ancient abbey. These are just few of the initiatives planned during "Emilia-Romagna Open Monasteries", the event scheduled on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October 2019 uniting 20 regional monuments.

120 km, 10 municipalities, 5 tracks and 1000 members: the numbers of the “World Francigena Ultramarathon 2019”

120 km, 10 municipalities, 5 routes and 1000 participants, including 560 outside the Region making it 20% more than in 2018: these are numbers of the new edition of "World Francigena UltraMarathon 2019". The event will take place on 12-13 October 2019 along the Sigeric’s route, the ancient path travelled by pilgrims since the Middle Ages.