Stage 42: Great St Bernard Pass to Etroubles
Walk 20 km from Great St Bernard Pass to Etroubles on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
20 km
Elevation gain
40 m
Elevation loss
1207 m
Time
~5.5 h
Difficulty
Moderate
Terrain
Mountain_Trail
Highlights along the way
- Steep descent into Italy
- Etroubles open-air art gallery
- Aosta Valley views
- Alpine wildflower meadows
What to expect on this stage
Stage 42 of the Via Francigena takes you 20 km from Great St Bernard Pass to Etroubles through Italy, climbing 40 metres and descending 1207 metres over mountain_trail. Most walkers complete this stage in around 5.5 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated moderate, with moderate water sources along the way and moderate 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.