Highlights
- Vitry-en-Perthois
- Vitry-le-François
- Mont Moret memorial
Stage conditions
| Section | France |
|---|---|
| Water on route | Moderate |
| Shade | Partial |
Practical notes
Getting there and away
Saint-Amand-sur-Fion has no station. Vitry-le-François station, about 1 km off the route some 13 km in, has trains to Paris, Reims, Strasbourg, Metz and Dijon and is the last railway before Bar-sur-Aube, three stages on. Saint-Rémy-en-Bouzemont has no station or bus we could confirm.
What the season does
April to October, partial shade. At 34.9 km this is a long day, best started early in summer; Vitry-le-François, about 13 km in, is the place for a long break. Hunting season, from mid-September to the end of February, affects the fields and woods south of Vitry. Saint-Rémy-en-Bouzemont is a small village with no bed we could find, so arrange the night before you set out.
Safety on this stage
A long but easy day: 248 m of ascent in 34.9 km. The route crosses the Marne and its canals at Vitry-le-François, so take care on the bridges and at the town's road crossings. South of Vitry it uses farm tracks and D-roads between villages; walk facing traffic. In hunting season, from mid-September to the end of February, keep to the marked way.
Water and food
Water is moderate. OpenStreetMap shows bakeries in Vitry-en-Perthois, 7.5 km in, and in Vitry-le-François, where the town centre has the full range of shops about 600 m from the route; there is a bar at Huiron, about 19 km in. After that we could confirm no shop before Saint-Rémy-en-Bouzemont, which has a pharmacy. Fill up in Vitry for the last 20 km.
Where pilgrims sleep
Our directory lists the Gîte Saint-Nicolas at Vitry-en-Perthois, 7.5 km in, the Hôtel Tambourin in Vitry-le-François, about 300 m off the route at 13 km, and the Mont Morêt campsite, 500 m off the route at 22 km; Vitry has more hotels in the centre, about 600 m from the route. OpenStreetMap shows no place to stay in Saint-Rémy-en-Bouzemont; the nearest campsites are 3 to 6 km away towards the Lac du Der. Check the FFVF booklet for pilgrim hosts and ring ahead, or break the day in Vitry.
Sources: Wikipedia — Vitry-le-François · OpenStreetMap — villages, stations, churches, shops and places to stay along the route (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) · European Association of the Via Francigena Ways — official stage map (stage ends and lengths only) · Le Montagnard — Calendrier chasse France 2025-2026
Common questions
How long is the Saint-Amand-sur-Fion to Saint-Rémy-en-Bouzemont stage?
It is 34.9 km (21.7 mi) and takes about 9 hours of walking, from Saint-Amand-sur-Fion to Saint-Rémy-en-Bouzemont.
How hard is Saint-Amand-sur-Fion to Saint-Rémy-en-Bouzemont?
It is rated easy with 248 m of ascent and 252 m of descent over mixed terrain.
Is there water on the Saint-Amand-sur-Fion to Saint-Rémy-en-Bouzemont stage?
There is a moderate amount of water along this stage — carry enough between resupply points.
How do I get to Saint-Amand-sur-Fion and away from Saint-Rémy-en-Bouzemont?
Saint-Amand-sur-Fion has no station. Vitry-le-François station, about 1 km off the route some 13 km in, has trains to Paris, Reims, Strasbourg, Metz and Dijon and is the last railway before Bar-sur-Aube, three stages on. Saint-Rémy-en-Bouzemont has no station or bus we could confirm.
Where do pilgrims sleep in Saint-Rémy-en-Bouzemont?
Our directory lists the Gîte Saint-Nicolas at Vitry-en-Perthois, 7.5 km in, the Hôtel Tambourin in Vitry-le-François, about 300 m off the route at 13 km, and the Mont Morêt campsite, 500 m off the route at 22 km; Vitry has more hotels in the centre, about 600 m from the route. OpenStreetMap shows no place to stay in Saint-Rémy-en-Bouzemont; the nearest campsites are 3 to 6 km away towards the Lac du Der. Check the FFVF booklet for pilgrim hosts and ring ahead, or break the day in Vitry.
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