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Stage 48: Ivrea to Santhia

Walk 30 km from Ivrea to Santhia on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.

Distance

30 km

Elevation gain

114 m

Elevation loss

188 m

Time

~7.5 h

Difficulty

Easy

Terrain

Flat

Highlights along the way

Piedmontese plain
Agricultural landscapes
Santhia historic centre

What to expect on this stage

Stage 48 of the Via Francigena takes you 30 km from Ivrea to Santhia through Italy, climbing 114 metres and descending 188 metres over flat. Most walkers complete this stage in around 7.5 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated easy, with abundant water sources along the way and poor shade.

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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.