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Via Francigena France 02, Arras - Reims vs Via Francigena France 04, Clairvaux - Perrancey-les-Vieux-Moulins

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 02, Arras - Reims Via Francigena France 04, Clairvaux - Perrancey-les-Vieux-Moulins
Distance 225 km 73 km
Elevation gain 1,161 m 882 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country France France
Best time to hike Best from March to May Best months: April, October
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Via Francigena France 02, Arras - Reims vs Via Francigena France 04, Clairvaux - Perrancey-les-Vieux-Moulins: which should you hike?

At 225 km, Via Francigena France 02, Arras - Reims is the longer route — roughly 152 km more than Via Francigena France 04, Clairvaux - Perrancey-les-Vieux-Moulins (73 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 04, Clairvaux - Perrancey-les-Vieux-Moulins 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.