Stage 52: Pavia to Santa Cristina e Bissone
Walk 22 km from Pavia to Santa Cristina e Bissone on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
22 km
Elevation gain
62 m
Elevation loss
85 m
Time
~5.5 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Flat
Highlights along the way
- Ticino river crossing
- Lombardy farmland
- Rural Italian villages
What to expect on this stage
Stage 52 of the Via Francigena takes you 22 km from Pavia to Santa Cristina e Bissone through Italy, climbing 62 metres and descending 85 metres over flat. Most walkers complete this stage in around 5.5 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated easy, with moderate water sources along the way and poor 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.