Stage 40: Orsieres to Bourg-Saint-Pierre
Walk 14 km from Orsieres to Bourg-Saint-Pierre on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
14 km
Elevation gain
826 m
Elevation loss
46 m
Time
~4.5 h
Difficulty
Moderate
Terrain
Mountain_Trail
Highlights along the way
- Alpine meadows
- Bourg-Saint-Pierre village
- Historic pilgrim hospice
What to expect on this stage
Stage 40 of the Via Francigena takes you 14 km from Orsieres to Bourg-Saint-Pierre through Italy, climbing 826 metres and descending 46 metres over mountain_trail. Most walkers complete this stage in around 4.5 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated moderate, with moderate water sources along the way and moderate 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.