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A brief introduction to the day’s walk is then given, and this is followed by a detailed route description, in which places along the way that are also shown on the stage maps are highlighted in bold to aid navigation. In most stages the walk directions are very specific because sometimes waymarks and signage are absent or poorly maintained.

Each daily stage features in its description at least 2–3 inexpensive accommodation options and a hostel where available. Telephone numbers are included for each, along with email addresses where possible.

At the end of the book, Appendix A provides a look-up table for the stages and distances of this 28-day itinerary; Appendix B comprises a list of contacts that may be of use and interest to visitors, both in planning and during the pilgrimage; and Appendix C gives some handy tips for understanding and being understood in Italian.

Entire books have been written about the sights that are described here in only a few sentences; the reader will hopefully understand that space limitations allow only brief summaries of what are the often quite complicated and profound sights on this walk. Appendix D contains a list of further reading that the pilgrim may find enlightening before, during and after their pilgrimage.