Stage 50: Vercelli to Mortara
Walk 28 km from Vercelli to Mortara on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
28 km
Elevation gain
75 m
Elevation loss
104 m
Time
~7 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Flat
Highlights along the way
- Lomellina rice country
- Piedmont-Lombardy border
- Mortara Abbey of Santa Croce
What to expect on this stage
Stage 50 of the Via Francigena takes you 28 km from Vercelli to Mortara through Italy, climbing 75 metres and descending 104 metres over flat. Most walkers complete this stage in around 7 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.