Stage 5: Licques to Wisques
Walk 24 km from Licques to Wisques on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through France.
Distance
24 km
Elevation gain
264 m
Elevation loss
248 m
Time
~6.5 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Forest
Highlights along the way
- Wisques monasteries
- Artois forests
- Rural Pas-de-Calais
What to expect on this stage
Stage 5 of the Via Francigena takes you 24 km from Licques to Wisques through France, climbing 264 metres and descending 248 metres over forest. Most walkers complete this stage in around 6.5 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.