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Pilgrims may want to coordinate their journey around special holidays in the Italian communities on the pilgrimage. Gubbio’s Corsa dei Ceri is held on 15 May each year, and Spello’s Infiorata lands on the ninth Sunday after Easter. Near Assisi are Perugia’s Umbria Jazz in July and EuroChocolate in October, and Spoleto’s Due Mondi in June/July attracts classical artists from around the world. Although the festivals are a real treat, pilgrims should be aware that accommodation might be scarce without adequate advance reservations.

Accommodation

Stages have been arranged to coincide with available lodging. Where possible, at least three accommodation options are listed per daily stage. The daily listings include low-cost hotels, agriturismi, and foresterie (guest houses), and at least one hostel, if available. Where possible the address, phone number (exclusive of the +039 prefix for Italy), email address and price for a single and double room are included.

Wherever you stay, it is important to plan ahead and make a reservation, whether you use hotels, agriturismi or hostels. Make your reservations at least 2–3 days in advance so you know you’ll have a suitable place to stay. Hostels often do not use email and phone is sometimes the only option. Try not to make reservations more than 4–5 days ahead so you maintain some flexibility in your plans.