Stage 43: Etroubles to Aosta
Walk 18 km from Etroubles to Aosta on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
18 km
Elevation gain
33 m
Elevation loss
757 m
Time
~4.5 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Mixed
Highlights along the way
- Aosta Roman ruins
- Arch of Augustus
- Porta Praetoria
- Roman theatre
- Aosta Cathedral
What to expect on this stage
Stage 43 of the Via Francigena takes you 18 km from Etroubles to Aosta through Italy, climbing 33 metres and descending 757 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.
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.