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At the beginning of each stage of route description there is a tip about where you can get refreshments during the day. There is usually somewhere to stop but you should always carry emergency rations and snacks. Everyone will have their own solution but a bar of chocolate hidden at the bottom of the rucksack (out of the sun and to avoid temptation) is mine.

A comfortable rucksack is an essential item but it’s more likely to be comfortable if the total load is only 6 to 7kg. It needs a waterproof cover. Stuff sacks within the rucksack might also help; they hardly weigh anything and impose a bit of order when things are getting packed in the morning.

Footwear should also be light. Remember a kilogram on your feet is equivalent to four on your back. Heavy boots in particular should be avoided given the long hot days on the approach to Venice. Many walkers (me included) have abandoned boots altogether for summer walking, opting for ‘approach shoes’ or fell-running shoes instead. Lightweight footwear means feet stay cooler, skin is less likely to blister and you can walk further without getting tired.