Stage 15: Corbeny to Reims
Walk 27 km from Corbeny to Reims on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through France.
Distance
27 km
Elevation gain
156 m
Elevation loss
191 m
Time
~7 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Mixed
Highlights along the way
- Reims Cathedral (UNESCO)
- Basilique Saint-Remi
- Champagne houses
- Coronation city of French kings
What to expect on this stage
Stage 15 of the Via Francigena takes you 27 km from Corbeny to Reims through France, climbing 156 metres and descending 191 metres over mixed terrain. Most walkers complete this stage in around 7 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated easy, with moderate 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.