La Via Francigena Svizzera

The Via Francigena, one of the great European pilgrimage routes, is a route that starts from Canterbury Cathedral to reach, after almost 2000 kilometres, the portico of St. Peter's in Rome. The central part of this historic route winds through Switzerland, in the cantons of Vaud and Valais, coming from the heights of the French Jura and entering Italy through the spectacular and impervious Great Saint Bernard Pass, the highest point of the entire route 2473 meters above sea level. The Swiss Via Francigena is a practical and complete guide for walking the 11 stages of the Via Francigena in Swiss territory, with details of the different paths, references for orientation, maps and altitudes, useful addresses, directions and advice for the optimal organization of the trip. An itinerary of approximately 220 km suitable for walkers of all levels and all ages, at the same time new and very ancient, full of unexpected and fascinating elements of interest in the most diverse fields: culture, history, nature, art, food and wine. A journey to be savored slowly, on foot, like modern pilgrims; but also to be taken as a starting point for unusual routes by bicycle, train or car. Pontarlier, Orbe, Cossonay, Lausanne, Vevey, Aigle, Saint-Maurice, Martigny, Orsières, Bourg-St-Pierre, Great Saint Bernard.