Stage 37: Aigle to Saint-Maurice
Walk 18 km from Aigle to Saint-Maurice on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
18 km
Elevation gain
177 m
Elevation loss
178 m
Time
~4.5 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Flat
Highlights along the way
- Abbey of Saint-Maurice
- Rhone Valley floor
- Saint-Maurice fortress
What to expect on this stage
Stage 37 of the Via Francigena takes you 18 km from Aigle to Saint-Maurice through Italy, climbing 177 metres and descending 178 metres over flat. Most walkers complete this stage in around 4.5 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated easy, with abundant water sources along the way and good shade.
About the Via Francigena
The Via Francigena is the ancient 1,900 km pilgrimage route from Canterbury, England to Rome, Italy, recorded in 990 AD by Archbishop Sigeric of Canterbury. It crosses England, France, Switzerland and Italy across 84 daily stages, ending at St Peter's Square in the Vatican.