Stage 44: Aosta to Chatillon
Walk 28 km from Aosta to Chatillon on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
28 km
Elevation gain
153 m
Elevation loss
260 m
Time
~7 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Mixed
Highlights along the way
- Fenis Castle
- Aosta Valley vineyards
- Chatillon Castle
- Dora Baltea river
What to expect on this stage
Stage 44 of the Via Francigena takes you 28 km from Aosta to Chatillon through Italy, climbing 153 metres and descending 260 metres over mixed terrain. Most walkers complete this stage in around 7 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.