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 and a guidebook (1 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 - mandatory

• Entrance fees not listed as included

• Guide – this is a self-guided walking holiday

• Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage

• 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 listed as included, drinks

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

• Travel insurance

  Travel insurance is not included.
  
  

• Entrance fees

  Entrance fees to museums, galleries, etc.
  
  , are not included.
  
  

• Guide

  This is a self-guided walking holiday.
  
  

• Solo traveler or single room supplement

  A supplement will apply if you are traveling solo or book a single room.
  
  

• Excess luggage

  A supplement applies for excess luggage.
  
  

• Tourist Tax

  Allow EUR1-2 per day, payable directly to the hotel.
  
  

• Items of a personal nature

  Items such as drinks, souvenirs, phone calls, internet, and laundry are not included.
  
  

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.

Mode of Transport

Travel to the St Bernard Pass and from Ivrea is included, with luggage transfer provided (max 1 piece, max weight 20kg and max size 60 x 50 x 40 cm per person).

Accommodation

Stay in warm, comfortable, and family-run hotels, including 3-star hotels and agriturismo/B&Bs, all offering ensuite facilities and friendly hospitality.