OSM map layer · LineString
46.73, 6.45 · rel 12666968
46.73, 6.45 · rel 12666968
Via Francigena - Variante historique
14,2 km from Pontarlier to Jougne through urban area.
Pontarlier
→
Jougne
linear
14,2km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Cave
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× cave
1× monument
1× ruins
La grotte de l'espoir
cave ·
on the route
14,2 km
100%
Grottes de Montcherand
cave ·
67 m off route
14,2 km
100%
Mémorial Bourbaki et 1914-18 Ballaigues
monument ·
112 m off route
14,2 km
100%
Voie romaine
ruins ·
178 m off route
14,2 km
100%
Grottes d'Agiez
cave ·
227 m off route
14,2 km
100%
Grottes d'Agiez
cave ·
230 m off route
14,2 km
100%
Grottes d'Agiez
cave ·
253 m off route
14,2 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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06 ·
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Via Francigena - Variante historique is 14.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Via Francigena - Variante historique takes approximately 3h 33min to complete.
No, Via Francigena - Variante historique is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Pontarlier to Jougne. Plan ahead for return transport.
Via Francigena - Variante historique starts at Pontarlier.
Via Francigena - Variante historique is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Yes, Via Francigena - Variante historique is part of the International Walking Network (IWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.