Stage 11: Bapaume to Péronne
Walk 25 km from Bapaume to Péronne on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through France.
Distance
25 km
Elevation gain
148 m
Elevation loss
221 m
Time
~6.5 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Mixed
Highlights along the way
- Historial de la Grande Guerre
- Péronne medieval town
- Somme river valley
What to expect on this stage
Stage 11 of the Via Francigena takes you 25 km from Bapaume to Péronne through France, climbing 148 metres and descending 221 metres over mixed terrain. Most walkers complete this stage in around 6.5 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated easy, with moderate water sources along the way and minimal 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.