Stage 47: Pont-Saint-Martin to Ivrea
Walk 22 km from Pont-Saint-Martin to Ivrea on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
22 km
Elevation gain
111 m
Elevation loss
185 m
Time
~5.5 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Mixed
Highlights along the way
- Ivrea Castle
- Ivrea Cathedral
- Canavese morainic hills
- Transition from Alps to plain
What to expect on this stage
Stage 47 of the Via Francigena takes you 22 km from Pont-Saint-Martin to Ivrea through Italy, climbing 111 metres and descending 185 metres over mixed terrain. Most walkers complete this stage in around 5.5 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated easy, 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.