Via Francigena 2024/2025 Days 59-65: Ivrea to Santa Cristina e Bissone

I’ve really enjoyed the changes in elevation and temperature over the past few weeks. All reports of the upcoming stretch remind me of my long, flat, and straight distances through northern France. There, I dealt with rainy conditions (either falling on me or leaving mud to trudge through). Here, in the Po Valley in early summer, the forecast is for hot, dry conditions. I hope I make it through as well as I did nearly three months ago.

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Via Francigena 2024/2025 Days 55-58: Aosta to Ivrea

Having crossed France, Switzerland, and the Alps, I am now ready to enjoy all that Italy has to offer: beauty, history, food, wine, art, music, and more. The beautiful region of Aosta Valley is a perfect place to start!

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