The last leg of the route, ascending to pass the Jura Mountains starts at Pontarlier.
Read MoreAfter having crossed the hill of Jougne, frequented since ancient times, the Via Francigena passes by the Chapel of St. Maurice, founded by the canons of the Abbey of St. Maurice in Valais.
Read MoreThe ViaFrancigena reaches Swiss soil at La Grand’Borne near L’Auberson, leads over high plains to Sainte-Croix and down to Vuiteboeuf, with beautiful views of the Swiss Mittelland.
Read MoreExiting the Orbe leg (55. Urba), the trail moves towards Romainmôtier, passing through Bretonnières with its picturesque Roman church.
Read MoreFrom Yverdon, the route follows the River Orbe, sometimes high up as in Chamblon, sometimes alongside the river. Then via Boscéaz with its impressive Roman mosaics to the village of Orbe.
Read MoreThe Via Francigena follows the course of the Venoge from Cossonay to the banks of Lake Geneva. The river represents the main theme of this leg, between mountains and valleys,
Read MoreThis leg runs partially along the Lemano lake and partially crosses vineyards of "Lavaux". They are included in the World heritage UNESCO regarding production of wine
Read MoreThe route skirts around Lake Geneva, crossing Montreux and proceeding until Villeneuve. Leaving the lake behind, the course continues levelly till it arrives at the entrance of Aigle. It then rises to pass Yvorne and a lovely panoramic point of the Rhône Valley, before descending to Aigle.
Read MoreOn leaving Aigle, the route passes vineyards as it shortly arrives at the castle, constructed in the 13th Century. Proceeding through vineyards and woods along the coast, the path reaches Ollon.
Read MoreJust after Saint-Maurice you reach Vérolliez, where a tiny chapel commemorates the martyrdom of St Mauritius and his companions. On the path into the Rhonetal, you meet the famous Pissevache waterfall and the 200-metre-deep Trient gorge. For more information: info@martigny.com
Read MoreThis stage marks the end of the climb to the Grossen Sankt Bernhard-Pass. From Martigny a sometimes steep path leads over the narrow Les Trappistes pass to the medieval village of Sembrancher. From here the route follows the Napoleon trail. In Orsières, don't forget to visit the church, the bel and it's "Saint Gregoire Mass" and inside the church, th exhibition about Maurice Tornay, born in Orsières. Difference in height: + 950 m
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