HomeTrailsVia Francigena - 01 Valle d'Aosta vs Via Francigena - 04 Emilia Romagna

Via Francigena - 01 Valle d'Aosta vs Via Francigena - 04 Emilia Romagna

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units
Via Francigena - 01 Valle d'Aosta Via Francigena - 04 Emilia Romagna
Distance 58 mi93 km 93 mi150 km
Elevation gain 3,238 ft987 m 3,612 ft1,101 m
Typical duration 4 days 6 days
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Italy Italy
Best time to hike Best from November to November Best from November to November
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Via Francigena - 01 Valle d'Aosta vs Via Francigena - 04 Emilia Romagna: which should you hike?

At 93 mi150 km, Via Francigena - 04 Emilia Romagna is the longer route — roughly 35 mi56 km more than Via Francigena - 01 Valle d'Aosta (58 mi93 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Via Francigena - 01 Valle d'Aosta is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.