2003 ANIAF (Ass.Naz. Italia Armamenti Ferroviari), commune Vollèges
2004 Credit Suisse-GE, commune Vollèges, Associazione degli Industriali Mugnai e Pastai d'Italia
2005 Patronat Region Latien
Aims
Culture
Offering to modern pilgrims a true experience of what it was like to be a pilgrim in the year 1000. Reviving interest in the long neglected "Via Francigena" through England, France, Switzerland and Italy. Promoting the educational and logistic aspects of the itinerary.
Studying the "Via Francigena" in its cultural and historical contexts, emphasizing all aspects and traditions which are part of a European culture, both of the past and of the present.
Safeguarding and reviving this important part of our european cultural heritage; replacing art works in their original context thanks to temporary or permanent exhibitions.
Tourism
Training tourist guides specialized to promote the lesser known sites along the Via Francigena.
Expert coordinators for AIVF
UK Aide-bici-help(maps) Canterbury –Reims [email protected] 01227 769035
F-Pas-de-Calais Assoc. Pays de la Leulène-Moringhem [email protected];
CH-Vaud: AVTP (ass. vaudoise tourisme pedestre), Valais: Service cantonal des Routes et Eaux; Leonard Closuit-Martigny, Ass. Helvetique Amis des Chemins de St-Jacques
