Following is a look at where I am going and the times I will be at some places/ regions. My European friends, please come find me. Email/ Facebook me/ etc; if you know when you might be free and see below for closer to where I will be.

DATE	# Days	FROM	TO	MILES
19-May	6.4 days	Besancon	Lausanne	107.0
The eighth section of the Via Francigena goes from Besancon to Lausanne, spanning two countries, France and Switzerland. The route you will follow between those two large towns is more challenging than every previous section, as you will cross the Jura and a part of the Alps Mountains, and also because of its large length. However, the difficult spots will be concentrated on stretching climbs, and the route is not too hard to follow. The hardest parts are in the next sections. Here, between France and Switzerland, you will enjoy an undulating and green landscape, which will offer you outstanding sceneries until you reach Lausanne, the capital of the French-speaking Switzerland. Highlights of this trip are the 18th-century monuments of Pontarlier, the Temple and the Castle in Yverdon-les-Bain, and the beautiful views of the Swiss Alps until you reach the spectacular natural and architectural beauty of Lausanne, and notably the old Cathedral Notre-Dame.
25-May	5.9 days	Lausanne	Aosta	98.2
The ninth section of the Via Francigena goes from Lausanne to Aosta, spanning two countries, Switzerland and France. In this section across the Switzerland, you will first circle the Lake Geneva until reaching Villeneuve, and then heading south towards Aosta. As long as you are walking along the Lake Geneva, the landscape is quite flat, just scattered with some steep climbs. After several flat kilometres through the Rhone Valley, you will start to steadily climb until Bourg Saint Pierre, with some steeper sections. Tremendous Alp sceneries will surround you during this section, and the highlights of this trip are of course the beautiful city of Lausanne and its overviewing cathedral, the Lake Geneva, the Chateau de Chillon in Montreux, the historic village of Bourg-St Pierre and the tremendous green Aosta Valley in Italy, surrounding by the Alps, offering you outstanding sceneries.
31-May	5.1 days	Aosta	Vercelli	85.1
The tenth section of the Via Francigena will lead you along the Aosta Valley and its medieval castles from Aosta to Vercelli. Mainbly on rolling trails, this section will pass through the fertile valleys of Lombardy and Piedmont, and by the lake of Viverone and the sancutary of Madonna della Bozzola at Garlasco.
5-Jun	5.2 days	Vercelli	Piacenza	87.0
Starting in Vercelli and finishing in the city of Piacenza, along part of the River Po, in a very rich region of northern Italy. You will cross pass many historic monuments, and buildings, such as abbeys, monasteries, churches as you make your way from Lombardy into Emilia-Romagna. The walking on this section is on relatively flat trails and along river valleys. The towns you will pass through are full of fabulous artistic, historical and cultural sights. In Piacenza, your arrival, you will find a great number of historical palaces, often surrounded by fantastic gardens, as the Palazzo Comunale (Il Gotico) or the Palazzo Farnese.
10-Jun	6.4 days	Piacenza	Aulla	105.6
Starting in Piacenza and finishing in the city of Aulla, along part of the River Po, in a very rich region of northern Italy. You will cross pass many historic monuments, and buildings, such as abbeys, monasteries, churches as you make your way in Emilia-Romagna. The walking on this section is on relatively flat trails and along river valleys. The towns you will pass through are full of fabulous artistic, historical and cultural sights. It is also an area of great gastronomy, Parma, close to your way, being world famous for its cured ham and parmesan cheese. On the second part of the section, you will cross the Apennine Mountains from Emilia-Romagna into Tuscany and on towards the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. You will pass through beautiful woodlands and along pristine streams, with many wonderful old abbeys, churches and bridges along the way, until you final stage in Aulla.
17-Jun	3.2 days	Aulla	Lucca	52.8
This section starts in Aulla, South of the Apennine Mountains, and finishes in Lucca, with superb historical Citadel. Although the terrain is hilly and rugged, you will be able to take a rest in the sleepy villages along the way. There is a sharp climb out of Aulla on the first day before you drop down towards sea level. The rest of the journey will see you travel south between the mountains and the sea. You will pass the world famous white marbles quarries of the Carrara area and through beautiful little towns and villages with cobbled streets and relaxing cafes.
20-Jun	4.3 days	Lucca	Sienna	71.5
This section starts in Lucca and its amazing Citadel, and finishes in the UNESCO World Heritage historic centre of Siena, using beautiful rolling agricultural land and woods of Tuscany. Although the terrain is hilly and rugged, you will be able to take a rest in the sleepy villages along the way. There are many wonderful sights on this section of the Via Francigena including the wonderful hilltop town of Monteriggioni, and 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the breathtaking town of San Gimignano with its impressive towers and the fantastic city of Siena, which is an historical, artistic, cultural and gastronomic gem.
24-Jun	6.3 days	Sienna	Viterbo	103.8
No notes provided for this region, so I guess a surprise awaits!
30-Jun	3.8 days	Viterbo	Rome	62.8
The last section of the Classic “Via Francigena” starts in medieval Viterbo and makes through Lazio to finish in Rome, 100km later. The historic centre of Viterbo is a maze of cobble streets, markets, and historic sites. The walking holiday follows a string of Roman roads, footpaths, forest trails and dirt track across a very scenic, hilly and verdant countryside. The small towns and villages en-route are pleasant and authentic, and lively. Street markets are set few times a week, for the pleasure of your senses. The level of comfort is high, and we are using a mix of 3* hotels in the larger towns and in the smaller village we use “Agriturismos” (high standard country-side hotels / farm-houses). In Rome we have selected for you, the most special place; 17th C. Monastery, 500m from St Peter, with a garden terrace with views across the capital for the perfect relax evening. We also transfer your luggage, from inn to inn, on a daily basis from, so you just trek with a light 4-5kg backpack. The food is also a definite highlight of the way (vegetarian or not), and more than enough to make you want to comeback. The last walking day, see you arriving to the Vatican, from the famous “Via Triumphale”, with sweeping views of the Capital from one of the highest hills. Rome is one of the most impressive cities in the world, jammed with history, art, fantastic food and culture, so why don’t you ask us for extra nights.
4-Jul	46.6	Rome		773.8