Via Francigena Day 11 – Chatillon to Verres

Day 11 of our pilgrimage took us from Chatillon to Verres. Distance traveled: 17+ miles. Weather: clear, low 90s. Today was one of those days I hope we’ll look back…

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Via Francigena Day 10 – Echevennoz to Aosta

Day 10 of our pilgrimage took us from Echevennoz to Aosta, capital of the Valle d’Aosta region. Distance traveled: 9 miles. Weather: clear, mid-70s. Aosta lays claim to having the…

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Via Francigena Day 9 – St. Bernard Pass to Echevennoz

Day 9 of our pilgrimage took us from the St. Bernard Pass to Echevennoz. From Switzerland into Italy. Distance traveled: 10.9 miles. Weather: clear, mid-70s. Breakfast was served in a…

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Via Francigena Day 8 – Bourg St. Pierre to the Great St. Bernard Pass

Day 8 of our pilgrimage took us from Bourg St. Pierre to the Great St. Bernard Pass. Distance: 7 miles. Weather: clear, upper 80s. Elevation change from 5324 to 8100…

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Via Francigena Day 7 – Orsieres to Bourg St. Pierre

Day 7 of our pilgrimage took us from Orsieres to Bourg St. Pierre. Distance traveled: 9.2 miles. Weather: clear, mid-70s. Our day started at 7 a.m. Hoping to be as…

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Via Francigena Day 6 – Martigny to Orsieres

Day 6 of our pilgrimage took us from Martigny to Orsieres. Total distance: 15.4 miles - 12.2 for the walk, .6 for pleasure, 2.8 lost due to navigator error (mine).…

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Via Francigena Day 5 – Impromptu Rest Day in Martigny

Day 5 of our pilgrimage turned into an impromptu rest day in Martigny. Distance 5.6 miles (unweighted, does not officially “count” towards Via Francigena mileage). Weather: clear day, upper 60s.…

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Via Francigena Day 4 – Saint-Maurice to Martigny

Day 4 of our pilgrimage took us from Saint-Maurice to Martigny. Distance 13.9 miles (wrong turn and two blocked routes increased the distance). Temperature: mid-60s. Today I managed to sleep…

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Via Francigena Day 3 – Aigle to Saint-Maurice

Day 3 of our pilgrimage took us from Aigle to Saint-Maurice. Total distance covered: 12 miles (2 miles for extra sight-seeing). Temperature: mid-50s. The day started off rough and very…

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Via Francigena Day 2 – Farewell to Lake Geneva, Vevey to Aigle

Day 2 of the pilgrimage took us from Vevey to Aigle. Total distance covered: 15.8 miles. Temperature: mid-50s, with occasional drizzle. Much to our frustration, both of us were wide…

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