Stage 20: Brienne-le-Château to Bar-sur-Aube
Walk 22 km from Brienne-le-Château to Bar-sur-Aube on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through France.
Distance
22 km
Elevation gain
139 m
Elevation loss
99 m
Time
~6 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Mixed
Highlights along the way
- Bar-sur-Aube historic center
- Aube river valley
- Champagne-Burgundy transition
What to expect on this stage
Stage 20 of the Via Francigena takes you 22 km from Brienne-le-Château to Bar-sur-Aube through France, climbing 139 metres and descending 99 metres over mixed terrain. Most walkers complete this stage in around 6 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated easy, with moderate water sources along the way and good 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.