Stage 45: Chatillon to Verres
Walk 18 km from Chatillon to Verres on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
18 km
Elevation gain
196 m
Elevation loss
288 m
Time
~4.5 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Mixed
Highlights along the way
- Verres Castle
- Dora Baltea valley
- Issogne Castle
What to expect on this stage
Stage 45 of the Via Francigena takes you 18 km from Chatillon to Verres through Italy, climbing 196 metres and descending 288 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 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.