Stage 34: Cossonay to Lausanne
Walk 22 km from Cossonay to Lausanne on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
22 km
Elevation gain
274 m
Elevation loss
343 m
Time
~5.5 h
Difficulty
Moderate
Terrain
Mixed
Highlights along the way
- Lavaux vineyards UNESCO
- Lake Geneva panorama
- Lausanne Cathedral
- Olympic Museum
What to expect on this stage
Stage 34 of the Via Francigena takes you 22 km from Cossonay to Lausanne through Italy, climbing 274 metres and descending 343 metres over mixed terrain. Most walkers complete this stage in around 5.5 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated moderate, with abundant 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.