Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 17–19: Piacenza to Fornovo
3 days · 54.8 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 17–19: Piacenza to Fornovo is known for
Stages 17–19 of Via Francigena in Italy is an official 88.045 km point-to-point section from Piacenza to Fornovo.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 538 ft to 3,110 ft over 54.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 9.9 mi · 18%
- Downhill 8.4 mi · 15%
- Flat 36.4 mi · 66%
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 17–19: Piacenza to Fornovo?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 17–19: Piacenza to Fornovo scores 12/100, 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 much elevation gain is on the Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 17–19: Piacenza to Fornovo?
The Via Francigena in Italy — Stages 17–19: Piacenza to Fornovo climbs roughly 2,185 ft total — about 40 ft per mile, topping out near 965 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.