Stage 55: Fiorenzuola d'Arda to Fidenza
Walk 22 km from Fiorenzuola d'Arda to Fidenza on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
22 km
Elevation gain
70 m
Elevation loss
74 m
Time
~5.5 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Flat
Highlights along the way
- Fidenza Cathedral (San Donnino)
- Antelami pilgrim sculptures
- Via Emilia
- Sigeric's itinerary stop
What to expect on this stage
Stage 55 of the Via Francigena takes you 22 km from Fiorenzuola d'Arda to Fidenza through Italy, climbing 70 metres and descending 74 metres over flat. Most walkers complete this stage in around 5.5 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated easy, with abundant water sources along the way and moderate 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.