Stage 46: Verres to Pont-Saint-Martin
Walk 14 km from Verres to Pont-Saint-Martin on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through Italy.
Distance
14 km
Elevation gain
268 m
Elevation loss
323 m
Time
~3.5 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Mixed
Highlights along the way
- Roman bridge of Pont-Saint-Martin
- Bard Fortress
- Lower Aosta Valley
What to expect on this stage
Stage 46 of the Via Francigena takes you 14 km from Verres to Pont-Saint-Martin through Italy, climbing 268 metres and descending 323 metres over mixed terrain. Most walkers complete this stage in around 3.5 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated easy, with abundant water sources along the way and good 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.