Stage 51: Mortara to Pavia
Walk 32 km from Mortara to Pavia on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
32 km
Elevation gain
91 m
Elevation loss
114 m
Time
~8 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Flat
Highlights along the way
- Certosa di Pavia
- Pavia covered bridge
- Pavia University
- San Michele Maggiore basilica
What to expect on this stage
Stage 51 of the Via Francigena takes you 32 km from Mortara to Pavia through Italy, climbing 91 metres and descending 114 metres over flat. Most walkers complete this stage in around 8 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated easy, with abundant water sources along the way and poor 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.