Stage 4: Guînes to Licques
Walk 20 km from Guînes to Licques on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through France.
Distance
20 km
Elevation gain
194 m
Elevation loss
143 m
Time
~5.5 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Mixed
Highlights along the way
- Boulonnais countryside
- Licques Abbey
- Forest paths
What to expect on this stage
Stage 4 of the Via Francigena takes you 20 km from Guînes to Licques through France, climbing 194 metres and descending 143 metres over mixed terrain. Most walkers complete this stage in around 5.5 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated easy, 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.