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Via Francigena France 03, Reims - Clairvaux 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.

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Via Francigena France 03, Reims - Clairvaux Via Francigena France 04, Clairvaux - Perrancey-les-Vieux-Moulins
Distance 144 mi232 km 45 mi73 km
Elevation gain 3,117 ft950 m 2,431 ft741 m
Typical duration 9 days 3 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, October Best months: April, October
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Via Francigena France 03, Reims - Clairvaux vs Via Francigena France 04, Clairvaux - Perrancey-les-Vieux-Moulins: which should you hike?

At 144 mi232 km, Via Francigena France 03, Reims - Clairvaux is the longer route — roughly 99 mi159 km more than Via Francigena France 04, Clairvaux - Perrancey-les-Vieux-Moulins (45 mi73 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.