Stage 31: Jougne to Orbe
Walk 20 km from Jougne to Orbe on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Switzerland.
Distance
20 km
Elevation gain
125 m
Elevation loss
651 m
Time
~6 h
Difficulty
Moderate
Terrain
Mountain
Highlights along the way
- Col de Jougne border crossing
- Swiss Jura descent
- Orbe Roman mosaics
- Canton of Vaud countryside
What to expect on this stage
Stage 31 of the Via Francigena takes you 20 km from Jougne to Orbe through Switzerland, climbing 125 metres and descending 651 metres over mountain. Most walkers complete this stage in around 6 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated moderate, with abundant water sources along the way and good 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.