Stage 21: Bar-sur-Aube to Clairvaux
Walk 20 km from Bar-sur-Aube to Clairvaux on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through France.
Distance
20 km
Elevation gain
163 m
Elevation loss
118 m
Time
~5.5 h
Difficulty
Moderate
Terrain
Forest
Highlights along the way
- Clairvaux Abbey site
- Saint Bernard's legacy
- Dense forests
- Medieval landscape
What to expect on this stage
Stage 21 of the Via Francigena takes you 20 km from Bar-sur-Aube to Clairvaux through France, climbing 163 metres and descending 118 metres over forest. Most walkers complete this stage in around 5.5 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated moderate, with moderate 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.