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Via Francigena France 01, Calais - Arras vs Via Francigena France 03, Reims - Clairvaux

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 France 01, Calais - Arras Via Francigena France 03, Reims - Clairvaux
Distance 126 mi203 km 144 mi232 km
Elevation gain 4,022 ft1,226 m 3,117 ft950 m
Typical duration 8 days 9 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country France France
Best time to hike Best months: March, April, May, June, August, September, October Best months: March, April, May, June, August, October
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Via Francigena France 01, Calais - Arras vs Via Francigena France 03, Reims - Clairvaux: which should you hike?

At 144 mi232 km, Via Francigena France 03, Reims - Clairvaux is the longer route — roughly 18 mi30 km more than Via Francigena France 01, Calais - Arras (126 mi203 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 France 01, Calais - Arras 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.