Stage 57: Fornovo di Taro to Berceto
Walk 30 km from Fornovo di Taro to Berceto on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
30 km
Elevation gain
744 m
Elevation loss
132 m
Time
~9 h
Difficulty
Hard
Terrain
Mountain_Trail
Highlights along the way
- Apennine mountain scenery
- Chestnut forests
- Berceto Cathedral
- Mountain villages
- Gateway to Cisa Pass
What to expect on this stage
Stage 57 of the Via Francigena takes you 30 km from Fornovo di Taro to Berceto through Italy, climbing 744 metres and descending 132 metres over mountain_trail. Most walkers complete this stage in around 9 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated hard, with moderate 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.