Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 13–16: Garlasco to Piacenza
~4 days · 57.6 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 13–16: Garlasco to Piacenza is known for
Stages 13–16 of Via Francigena in Italy is an official 93.897 km point-to-point section from Garlasco to Piacenza.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 528 ft to 1,033 ft over 57.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 6.2 mi · 11%
- Downhill 6.6 mi · 11%
- Flat 44.6 mi · 78%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 13–16: Garlasco to Piacenza?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 13–16: Garlasco to Piacenza scores 10/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 13–16: Garlasco to Piacenza take?
Most backpackers hike the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 13–16: Garlasco to Piacenza in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 57.6 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 13–16: Garlasco to Piacenza?
The Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 13–16: Garlasco to Piacenza climbs roughly 633 ft total — about 11 ft per mile, topping out near 315 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.