Stage 17: Trépail to Châlons-en-Champagne
Walk 30 km from Trépail to Châlons-en-Champagne on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through France.
Distance
30 km
Elevation gain
120 m
Elevation loss
286 m
Time
~8 h
Difficulty
Moderate
Terrain
Mixed
Highlights along the way
- Champagne plain views
- Châlons-en-Champagne canals
- Notre-Dame-en-Vaux church
- Cathédrale Saint-Étienne
What to expect on this stage
Stage 17 of the Via Francigena takes you 30 km from Trépail to Châlons-en-Champagne through France, climbing 120 metres and descending 286 metres over mixed terrain. Most walkers complete this stage in around 8 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated moderate, with moderate water sources along the way and partial 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.