Stage 3: Calais to Guînes
Walk 18 km from Calais to Guînes on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through France.
Distance
18 km
Elevation gain
67 m
Elevation loss
50 m
Time
~4.5 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Mixed
Highlights along the way
- Calais old town
- Rodin's Burghers of Calais statue
- Guînes castle ruins
What to expect on this stage
Stage 3 of the Via Francigena takes you 18 km from Calais to Guînes through France, climbing 67 metres and descending 50 metres over mixed terrain. Most walkers complete this stage in around 4.5 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.