Stage 35: Lausanne to Vevey
Walk 22 km from Lausanne to Vevey on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
22 km
Elevation gain
349 m
Elevation loss
461 m
Time
~5.5 h
Difficulty
Moderate
Terrain
Mixed
Highlights along the way
- Lavaux vineyard terraces
- Lake Geneva views
- Lutry village
- Vevey lakefront
- Charlie Chaplin statue
What to expect on this stage
Stage 35 of the Via Francigena takes you 22 km from Lausanne to Vevey through Italy, climbing 349 metres and descending 461 metres over mixed terrain. Most walkers complete this stage in around 5.5 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated moderate, with abundant water sources along the way and moderate 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.