Stage 38: Saint-Maurice to Martigny
Walk 16 km from Saint-Maurice to Martigny on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
16 km
Elevation gain
150 m
Elevation loss
94 m
Time
~4 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Flat
Highlights along the way
- Martigny Roman amphitheatre
- Fondation Pierre Gianadda
- Rhone Valley views
What to expect on this stage
Stage 38 of the Via Francigena takes you 16 km from Saint-Maurice to Martigny through Italy, climbing 150 metres and descending 94 metres over flat. Most walkers complete this stage in around 4 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.