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Via Francigena - 02 Piemonte 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 - 02 Piemonte Via Francigena - 04 Emilia Romagna
Distance 57 mi92 km 93 mi150 km
Elevation gain 1,342 ft409 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 - 02 Piemonte vs Via Francigena - 04 Emilia Romagna: which should you hike?

At 93 mi150 km, Via Francigena - 04 Emilia Romagna is the longer route — roughly 36 mi58 km more than Via Francigena - 02 Piemonte (57 mi92 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 - 02 Piemonte 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.