Stage 54: Piacenza to Fiorenzuola d'Arda
Walk 24 km from Piacenza to Fiorenzuola d'Arda on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
24 km
Elevation gain
113 m
Elevation loss
93 m
Time
~6 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Flat
Highlights along the way
- Via Emilia Roman road
- Emilia-Romagna countryside
- Fiorenzuola Collegiata
What to expect on this stage
Stage 54 of the Via Francigena takes you 24 km from Piacenza to Fiorenzuola d'Arda through Italy, climbing 113 metres and descending 93 metres over flat. Most walkers complete this stage in around 6 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated easy, with abundant 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.