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Via Francigena France 01, Calais - Arras vs Via Francigena - part France - 04 Besançon - frontière

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

Via Francigena France 01, Calais - Arras Via Francigena - part France - 04 Besançon - frontière
Distance 200 km 90 km
Elevation gain 1,564 m 1,874 m
Typical duration — —
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 from August to October
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Via Francigena France 01, Calais - Arras vs Via Francigena - part France - 04 Besançon - frontière: which should you hike?

At 200 km, Via Francigena France 01, Calais - Arras is the longer route — roughly 110 km more than Via Francigena - part France - 04 Besançon - frontière (90 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 - part France - 04 Besançon - frontière 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.