Stage 32: Orbe to Lausanne
Walk 30 km from Orbe to Lausanne on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Switzerland.
Distance
30 km
Elevation gain
362 m
Elevation loss
342 m
Time
~8.5 h
Difficulty
Moderate
Terrain
Mixed
Highlights along the way
- Lake Geneva views
- Lausanne Cathedral
- Swiss plateau farmland
- Alpine panorama
What to expect on this stage
Stage 32 of the Via Francigena takes you 30 km from Orbe to Lausanne through Switzerland, climbing 362 metres and descending 342 metres over mixed terrain. Most walkers complete this stage in around 8.5 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.