Stage 25: Champlitte to Dampierre-sur-Salon
Walk 20 km from Champlitte to Dampierre-sur-Salon on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through France.
Distance
20 km
Elevation gain
170 m
Elevation loss
194 m
Time
~5.5 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Mixed
Highlights along the way
- Haute-Saône countryside
- Salon river valley
- Quiet rural France
What to expect on this stage
Stage 25 of the Via Francigena takes you 20 km from Champlitte to Dampierre-sur-Salon through France, climbing 170 metres and descending 194 metres over mixed terrain. Most walkers complete this stage in around 5.5 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated easy, with moderate water sources along the way and partial 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.