Cycle route · Guînes · Updated on 14 November 2026
EuroVelo 5 - Via Romea Francigena cycle route
EuroVelo 5 - Via Romea Francigena is a cycle route of 2,331.6 km from Guînes. Along the way you'll find 2,259 benches, 494 water fountains and refill points, 128 public toilets, 37 bike pumps and 1 honesty box.

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The route step by step
From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.
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Pick a stage to see the pitstops per kilometre. Along the way you'll find 2,259 benches, 494 water fountains and refill points, 128 public toilets, 37 bike pumps and 1 honesty box.
Follow these steps in the appThe route with the water points, toilets and sights within 100 m of it.
185 sights along the way
In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot. 177 more along the route are on the map.

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About the cycle route EuroVelo 5 - Via Romea Francigena
Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.
Where do you cycle?
EuroVelo 5 - Via Romea Francigena is a cycle route of 2,331.6 km that starts in Guînes. It does not end where it starts. You start in Canterbury, Canterbury Cathedral and finish in Brindisi.
Pitstops along the way
Within 100 metres of the route there are 2,259 benches, 494 water fountains and refill points, 128 public toilets, 37 bike pumps and 1 honesty box. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.
Sights nearby
Within 10 km of the route, best known first.
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Saint Peter's BasilicaAttraction · 1.1 km from the route - 2
Saint Peter's SquareAttraction · 752 m from the route - 3
Sistine ChapelAttraction · 995 m from the route - 4
Vatican MuseumsMuseum · 1 km from the route - 5
Milan CathedralAttraction · 1.6 km from the route - 6
Trevi FountainAttraction · 610 m from the route - 7
Roman ForumAttraction · 157 m from the route - 8
Spanish StepsAttraction · 749 m from the route - 9
Milvian BridgeAttraction · 115 m from the route - 10
Pinacoteca di BreraMuseum · 1.2 km from the route - 11
Giuseppe Meazza StadiumAttraction · 2.3 km from the route - 12
Sforza CastleAttraction · 523 m from the route - 13
Spanish SquareAttraction · 702 m from the route - 14
Circus MaximusArchaeological site · 723 m from the route - 15
Teatro alla ScalaAttraction · 1.3 km from the route - 16
Galleria BorgheseMuseum · 1.7 km from the route - 17
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele SecondoAttraction · 1.5 km from the route - 18
Cathedral of Our LadyAttraction · 784 m from the route - 19
Apostolic PalaceAttraction · 905 m from the route - 20
Arch of TitusAttraction · 157 m from the route - 21
Basilica of Saint Mary MajorAttraction · 898 m from the route - 22
Palatine HillAttraction · 352 m from the route - 23
Quirinal PalaceAttraction · 621 m from the route - 24
Arch of ConstantineAttraction · 157 m from the route - 25
Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the WallsAttraction · 3.8 km from the route
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Frequently asked questions
How long is EuroVelo 5 - Via Romea Francigena?
EuroVelo 5 - Via Romea Francigena is 2,331.6 km long, split into several parts and stages.
Is this route a circular ride?
No, the route runs from Canterbury, Canterbury Cathedral to Brindisi.
Where does this route start?
The route starts in Guînes.
Are there toilets along this route?
Yes, there are 128 public toilets within 100 m of the route.
Can you fill up with water along this route?
Yes, there are 494 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.
What is there to see along this route?
Along the way you pass Monument à Émile Basly, Château de Landas and Labanque.
Can I download this route as a GPX file?
Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.
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