The Way of St. Thomas It is a cultural itinerary, natural and spiritual which connects the city of Ortona, custodian of the remains of 'Apostle since 1258, a Roma with St. Peter's Basilica. A long journey of about 330 km through the heart of 'Abruzzo more authentic enhancing the landscape excellences that abound in the region and places of worship such as churches, hermitages and abbeys, silent guardians of spirituality.
Excursions departure locations: Basilica of St. Thomas the Apostle – Ortona (CH)
difficulties: E (medium difficulty)
Length: 24 km
Difference in height: 860 m
in descent: 500 m
Travel time: 8 ore (excluding stops)
PROGRAM:
07.00 – Holy Mass at the Basilica of St. Thomas celebrated by Bishop Cipollone to wish the good way to pilgrims
08.00 – Starting the first stage of the Way of St. Thomas
13.00 – Picnic lunch at the municipality of Crecchio
17.30 – Arrival in Orsogna (CH) and end of the first stage of the Way
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT: sweatshirt, windproof jacket, cape / poncho for rain, trekking shoes, of relief supplies (almonds, dried fruit, chocolate, barrette, fruit, etc) spare T-shirt, 2 L of water, Sun lotion, bonnet, trekking poles.
PARTICIPATION CONTRIBUTION
The contribution of participation in the first stage of the Way of St. Thomas is € 10,00 which will be paid entirely Association The Way of St. Thomas.
They accept reservations no later than noon 20,00 on Friday 3 August.
REGULATION EXCURSION
L'event “By Thomas Peter, in The Way” It is organized every summer by the Way of St. Thomas to promote the Way of the same name. All the logistics and the accompaniment of the group of pilgrims managed dal'Associazione the Way, for these reasons the event participation fee will be paid in full to the association above. For these reasons to participate in this excursion can not be calculated as the Association of Abruzzo Routes event and therefore be considered valid for members as accumulated for achieving them reserved bonus.
Place
Ortona
Data / Now
Date(s) - 07/08/2016
8:00 - 17:30
