Highlights
- Châteauvillain castle and town gates
- Former abbey of Mormant
- Langres plateau
Stage conditions
| Section | France |
|---|---|
| Water on route | Moderate |
| Shade | Partial |
Practical notes
Getting there and away
Châteauvillain has no trains; Bricon's substitute bus and Chaumont station are the nearest links. Faverolles has no station or regular bus we could confirm; Langres station, at the end of the next stage, is the nearest railhead.
What the season does
The stage data narrows the window to May to September here and rates shade partial. The Langres plateau is high and open, cold and windy outside summer. Hunting from mid-September affects the forests. Faverolles is a village of about a hundred people, so arrange the night before you start.
Safety on this stage
A long stage. Forest tracks through Mormant are followed by open plateau; in wind and rain the plateau is bleak. On the D-roads between hamlets, walk facing traffic, and in hunting season keep to the marked route.
Water and food
Water is moderate. Châteauvillain is the last shop for a long way; the LightFoot guide lists hosts at Mormant and Leffonds on this section but no shops, and the plateau farms have no fountains. Carry two litres and a full lunch, more in July heat.
Where pilgrims sleep
Our directory has no listing in Faverolles yet. The LightFoot guide lists hosts at Mormant and Leffonds on this section, which are the places to look for a bed; check the FFVF booklet for current hosts and ring well ahead. The next beds we list are in Langres, 22.2 km further on.
Sources: Wikipédia — Gare de Bricon · La Via Francigena en France (FFVF) — Haltes Spiritualitas in Francigenam · LightFoot Guide to the Via Francigena, Canterbury to Besançon (PDF, 2014 edition) · Le Montagnard — Calendrier chasse France 2025-2026
Common questions
How long is the Châteauvillain to Faverolles stage?
It is 34.3 km (21.3 mi) and takes about 9.5 hours of walking, from Châteauvillain to Faverolles.
How hard is Châteauvillain to Faverolles?
It is rated moderate with 367 m of ascent and 238 m of descent over mixed terrain.
Is there water on the Châteauvillain to Faverolles stage?
There is a moderate amount of water along this stage — carry enough between resupply points.
How do I get to Châteauvillain and away from Faverolles?
Châteauvillain has no trains; Bricon's substitute bus and Chaumont station are the nearest links. Faverolles has no station or regular bus we could confirm; Langres station, at the end of the next stage, is the nearest railhead.
Where do pilgrims sleep in Faverolles?
Our directory has no listing in Faverolles yet. The LightFoot guide lists hosts at Mormant and Leffonds on this section, which are the places to look for a bed; check the FFVF booklet for current hosts and ring well ahead. The next beds we list are in Langres, 22.2 km further on.
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