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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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EuroVelo 5 - Via Romea Francigena
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Monument à Émile Basly
Monument à Émile Basly
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Château de Landas
Château de Landas
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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.

Stages (5)

  1. 1partie France 1229.8 km
  2. 2part Germany 181 km
  3. 3part France 2355.3 km
  4. 4part Germany 2587 m
  5. 5parte Italia1,664.9 km

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.

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Saint Peter's BasilicaSaint Peter's BasilicaAttraction · 1.1 km from the route
  2. 2Saint Peter's SquareSaint Peter's SquareAttraction · 752 m from the route
  3. 3Sistine ChapelSistine ChapelAttraction · 995 m from the route
  4. 4Vatican MuseumsVatican MuseumsMuseum · 1 km from the route
  5. 5Milan CathedralMilan CathedralAttraction · 1.6 km from the route
  6. 6Trevi FountainTrevi FountainAttraction · 610 m from the route
  7. 7Roman ForumRoman ForumAttraction · 157 m from the route
  8. 8Spanish StepsSpanish StepsAttraction · 749 m from the route
  9. 9Milvian BridgeMilvian BridgeAttraction · 115 m from the route
  10. 10Pinacoteca di BreraPinacoteca di BreraMuseum · 1.2 km from the route
  11. 11Giuseppe Meazza StadiumGiuseppe Meazza StadiumAttraction · 2.3 km from the route
  12. 12Sforza CastleSforza CastleAttraction · 523 m from the route
  13. 13Spanish SquareSpanish SquareAttraction · 702 m from the route
  14. 14Circus MaximusCircus MaximusArchaeological site · 723 m from the route
  15. 15Teatro alla ScalaTeatro alla ScalaAttraction · 1.3 km from the route
  16. 16Galleria BorgheseGalleria BorgheseMuseum · 1.7 km from the route
  17. 17Galleria Vittorio Emanuele SecondoGalleria Vittorio Emanuele SecondoAttraction · 1.5 km from the route
  18. 18Cathedral of Our LadyCathedral of Our LadyAttraction · 784 m from the route
  19. 19Apostolic PalaceApostolic PalaceAttraction · 905 m from the route
  20. 20Arch of TitusArch of TitusAttraction · 157 m from the route
  21. 21Basilica of Saint Mary MajorBasilica of Saint Mary MajorAttraction · 898 m from the route
  22. 22Palatine HillPalatine HillAttraction · 352 m from the route
  23. 23Quirinal PalaceQuirinal PalaceAttraction · 621 m from the route
  24. 24Arch of ConstantineArch of ConstantineAttraction · 157 m from the route
  25. 25Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the WallsBasilica 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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