Stage 8: Amettes to Bruay-la-Buissière
Walk 21 km from Amettes to Bruay-la-Buissière on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through France.
Distance
21 km
Elevation gain
175 m
Elevation loss
239 m
Time
~5.5 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Mixed
Highlights along the way
- Mining heritage area
- UNESCO mining basin
- Industrial history
What to expect on this stage
Stage 8 of the Via Francigena takes you 21 km from Amettes to Bruay-la-Buissière through France, climbing 175 metres and descending 239 metres over mixed terrain. Most walkers complete this stage in around 5.5 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated easy, with abundant water sources along the way and partial shade.
Getting there
Public transport access: train.
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.