Hiking holidays Via Francigena North
Hiking: Via Francigena
Via Francigena is one of the most popular pilgrimage routes in Europe. This long-distance hike leads along an ancient Roman trade route that was documented by Archbishop Sigerich. Switzerland presents itself idyllic and varied along this pilgrimage route. From Le Day you follow the course of the river Orbe. Afterwards you continue along the idyllic banks of the river La Venoge until you reach the shores of Lake Geneva. On one side the vineyards of Lavaux, on the other the snowy peaks of the Alps and in front of you the vineyards of Chablais. Who says pilgrimage can't be a pleasure?- 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Self-guided tour
Arrival and luggage drop-off in Yverdon-les-Bains and bus ride to Le Day where the hike starts. You hike down to the Saut du Day waterfall and follow the course of the Orbe River. The hike takes you through a nature reserve to the village of Les Clées and on to the Gorge de l'Orbe. At the end of the stage, you reach the small town of Orbe - known for its Roman mosaics.
Orbe – Cossonay
After Orbe, the ViaFrancigena reaches the medieval town of Romainmôtier with its Clunysian abbey. Finally, one reaches the middle of the world, where part of the river Nozon flows to the Mediterranean Sea and the other part to the North Sea.
Cossonay – Lausanne
French poet Gilles described the beauty of the Venoge, the river that this stage follows from Cossonay to Saint-Sulpice, sometimes high up, sometimes beside the water. The pilgrims’ path finally reaches Lac Léman and continues on via the Roman town of Vidy to Lausanne.
Lausanne – Vevey
From the quay in Ouchy, the ViaFrancigena runs along the Lac Léman shores to Vilette. It then winds through the Lavaux terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage. Fantastic views over Lac Léman.
From Vevey, the trail follows the lake to Villeneuve. On the way, you can visit the games museum in the Tour-de-Peilz castle or the famous Chillon castle before reaching the Chablais wine region.
Tour character
Basic fitness is required at the beginning, towards the endsure-footedness. The tour leads from Martigny into theValais Alps and culminates in the ascent of the Great St. Bernard. On pilgrims' paths and along old irrigation irrigation channels down into the Aosta Valley.
The Via Francigena at SwitzerlandMobility
| Season 1 06.04.2024 - 26.04.2024 28.09.2024 - 13.10.2024 Arrival daily | Season 2 30.03.2024 - 05.04.2024 27.04.2024 - 27.09.2024 Arrival daily | |
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| Via Francigena North, 5 days, CH-WDWSA-05X | ||
| Base price | 999.- | 1'069.- |
| Surcharge single room | 275.- | 275.- |
Category: middle class hotels & mountain inns
| Season 1 Apr 6, 2024 - Apr 26, 2024 Sep 28, 2024 - Oct 13, 2024 Arrival daily | Season 2 Mar 30, 2024 - Apr 5, 2024 Apr 27, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024 Arrival daily | |
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| Yverdon-les-Bains/Le Day | ||
| Double room p. P. | 125.- | 125.- |
| Surcharge single room | 75.- | 75.- |
| Aigle | ||
| Double room p. P. | 99.- | 99.- |
| Surcharge single room | 45.- | 45.- |
Included:
- Accommodation as mentioned incl. breakfast
- Daily luggage transfers
- Pilger pass
- Costs for luggage pick-up at the station
- Subsidy for arrival by train
- Carefully elaborated route description
- Travel documents (1 x per room)
- Navigation app and GPS data available
- SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
- Service hotline
Note:
- Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
- Reservation fee of CHF 20.- per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)
- Bus/train ride from Yverdon-les-Bains to Le Day not included, approx. CHF 22.-/person
Arrival/Departure:
- Arrival by public transport to Yverdon-les-Bains. Drop off your luggage at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.
- Departure by public transport from Aigle. Suitcases will be returned to the luggage counter by 5:00 p.m. at the latest.
Arrival by train:
Leave the car at home! For every bike, biking or hiking tour in Switzerland, you will receive an SBB coupon per participant, which you can use to deduct CHF 10 from the ticket price for traveling by train. The reduction can be obtained in the SBB online store or in the SBB app.
On many trips, we use the luggage counters at the stations at the beginning and at the end to hand over the suitcases. You can conveniently combine this right away when you arrive by train. If you are a GA owner, you can provide this information when booking. We will credit you the amount on the invoice. If you don't need the coupon for the trip itself, you can use it during the year. Unfortunately, a retroactive refund is not possible for administrative reasons.
Travel documents "digital"
We reduce the amount of printed documents. You will receive instructions to help you find your way around using the Eurotrek Travel Guide App. We provide you with further information online.
In advance you will receive a small package of documents with the following contents:
- Your travel program
- Luggage tags
- Description of how to use the app
- Any vouchers
The Eurotrek Travel Guide App will help you find your way around. In addition to your digital map, you will find further information about your booked trip. The app is also available offline, simply download the trip in advance.
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