Stage 39: Martigny to Orsieres
Walk 20 km from Martigny to Orsieres on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
20 km
Elevation gain
501 m
Elevation loss
82 m
Time
~5.5 h
Difficulty
Moderate
Terrain
Mountain_Trail
Highlights along the way
- Dranse Valley
- Alpine villages
- Mountain panoramas
What to expect on this stage
Stage 39 of the Via Francigena takes you 20 km from Martigny to Orsieres through Italy, climbing 501 metres and descending 82 metres over mountain_trail. 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 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.