Place to visit
Via Francigena, France: what it is and when to go
Via Francigena is an ancient road (Via Francigena - Variante Moncenisio) in France (Venaus). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Ancient road · Hiking
- Local name
- Via Francigena - Variante Moncenisio
- Where
- France
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 157 km as the crow flies
- Website
- viefrancigene.org
- Trail network
- International
- From
- Swiss state border
- To
- Susa
- Coordinates
- 45.22212, 6.97318
What it is and where
Via Francigena is an ancient road (Via Francigena - Variante Moncenisio) in France (Venaus).
It is in Venaus, where this site lists 56 more places to see, 5.9 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.22212, 6.97318; the nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 157 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Trail network
- International
- From
- Swiss state border
- To
- Susa
It is one of the Hiking places in France. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Via Francigena is April to October.
- JanPossible8:55
- FebPossible10:10
- MarPossible11:37
- AprBest time13:17
- MayBest time14:40
- JunBest time15:26
- JulBest time15:07
- AugBest time13:54
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:42
- NovPossible9:16
- DecPossible8:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to France
To enter France there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the France checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Via Alpina BlueAbandoned hiking route769 m
- Cammino di Assisi, Moncenisio - GenovaHiking2.4 km
- Forte VariselloCastle2.7 km
- Pointe du LametMountain in France2.8 km
- Glacier du LametGlacier2.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- French Way: pilgrims' way, part of Santiago Way
- GR 20: long distance hiking route in France
- E3 European long distance path: walking path
- Tour du Mont Blanc: long distance hiking route in France, Italy and Switzerland
- E9 European long distance path: walking path, Europe
Every France place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Via Francigena?
It is an ancient road (Via Francigena - Variante Moncenisio in the local language) in France.
When is the best time to visit Via Francigena?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34.
How do you get to Via Francigena?
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 157 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the France map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Via Alpina Blue, Cammino di Assisi, Moncenisio - Genova, Forte Varisello. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Venaus56 places to see in and around Venaus, France: Pointe de Charbonnel, Pointe de Ronce, Punta Sommeiller. Best time: July to September.
- Hiking2976 places for hiking in France, from Camino de Santiago to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- FranceBefore travelling to France: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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