Via Francigena: from the Great St Bernard Pass

What's Included

• Accommodation
  8 nights in 3 star hotels and agriturismo / B&B's

• 8 breakfasts, 2 dinners: Breakfasts are usually continental inclusive of breads, tea, coffee & juices. Dinner will consist of 3 courses, usually starting with a salad or pasta dish, followed by either a chicken, red meat or fish dish with seasonal vegetab

• 8 nights in 3 star hotels and agriturismo / B&B's on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities

• Digital information pack including smartphone app with maps plus a guidebook (one per booking)

• Luggage transfer (max 1 piece, max weight 20kg and max size 60 x 50 x 40 cm per person). Supplement applies for excess

• Emergency hotline and SMS alert

• Credenziale - the pilgrim passport

• Travel to St Bernard Pass and from Ivrea

• Meals not listed as included, drinks

• Travel insurance

• Entrance fees

• Guide – this is a self-guided walking holiday

• A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room

• Excess luggage

• Tourist Tax - allow EUR1-2 per day - payable directly to the hotel

• Items of a personal nature

What's Not Included

• Meals not shown as included (lunch daily, 6 dinners). Allow EUR15-20 for each dinner and EUR5 for a picnic lunch

• Items of a personal nature including drinks, souvenirs, phone calls, internet and laundry etc.

• Entrance fees (museums, galleries etc.)

• Guide - this is a self guided tour

What You Carry

As the walks are fully supported you only need to carry a daypack with your daily requirements including wet weather gear, water bottle, lunch supplies, mobile phone and sun protection etc.

Grading

MODERATE – GRADE 3
This is a moderate grade walk along paths that are well defined and clearly marked. You should be an experienced walker and be able to walk for up to 8 hours a day (although most days are between 4-5 hours) in hot sun on dusty and stony tracks. There are some steep descents and small ascents and the terrain is mountainous. A good level of fitness is required. As with all of our trips it is important that you are well prepared. We suggest that you undertake regular exercise – swimming, cycling, and jogging, three to four times a week for three months prior to your departure.
The walking times are calculated from town centre to town centre and may vary depending on the accommodations booked.