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Hiking holidays Via Jacobi Romont - Geneva

Hiking: Via Jacobi

The Jacobs trail in Switzerland 

The last stages of the Via Jacobi take you from the lovely Fribourg region to the shores of Lake Geneva. The pilgrimage route presents itself idyllically on the first kilometers in the Jorat Nature Park.

Small rivers playfully flow along the way, and the wind whispers in the leaves of this forest. Shortly thereafter, the idyll gives way to the lively hustle and bustle of Lausanne. The promenade leads you out of the city again and now the lake basin lies before you. You pass small castles and market towns until the Jet d'Eau whips up on the horizon and announces the end of your journey in Geneva.

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Itinerary

Luggage drop-off in Romont. The stage of the ViaJacobi, which connects Romont with Moudon, is dotted with beautiful viewpoints. It does not present any particular difficulties. The peculiarity of these two small towns: once they both belonged to the Duke of Savoy.

approx. 3.5 h
approx. 15 km
180 m
440 m

Along the Broye river, you reach a bridge area in Bressonnaz, where both the Broye and the Carrouge river are crossed. The crete path to Vucherens gives a view of the Fribourg Alps and the forest area of the Jorat.

approx. 7.5 h
approx. 29 km
740 m
720 m

In Lausanne, the ViaJacobi leads from Notre Dame Cathedral down the Escaliers du Marché. In Vidy, it crosses an idyllic park with Roman ruins and then follows the shore of Lake Geneva as a popular promenade all the way to Morges.

approx. 7.5 h
approx. 31 km
280 m
420 m

Caesar founded Nyon, Madame de Staël's salon in Coppet was a meeting place for intellectuals, and to this day the rich and famous love Lac Léman. As a pilgrim, you can reflect on this or simply enjoy the charming landscape.

approx. 7 h
approx. 29 km
400 m
360 m

This hike leads through villages with a French atmosphere to the cosmopolitan city of Geneva. The highlight and conclusion is the impressive St. Pierre Cathedral. St. James in the magnificent stained glass window wears a purple cloak with ermine trim. After arrival in Geneva individual departure.

approx. 4.5 h
approx. 17 km
200 m
240 m

Tour character

Topographically and from the trail conditions very easy. What makes the tour difficult are the long stages. However, since the tour passes through the small villages and towns on the shores of Lake Geneva, the hikes can be shortened relatively easily by public transport.  

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Prices & Dates

All data for 2023 at a glance
Place of arrival: Romont
  Season 1
18.03.2023 - 31.03.2023
15.04.2023 - 12.05.2023
23.09.2023 - 15.10.2023

every day
Season 2
01.04.2023 - 14.04.2023
13.05.2023 - 22.09.2023

every day
Via Jacobi Romont - Geneva 5 days, CH-FRWRG-05X
Base price
729.-
769.-
Surcharge Single Room 259.- 259.-

Category: 3* hotels & local inns

Season 1
Mar 18, 2023 - Mar 31, 2023
Apr 15, 2023 - May 12, 2023
Sep 23, 2023 - Oct 15, 2023
every day
Season 2
Apr 1, 2023 - Apr 14, 2023
May 13, 2023 - Sep 22, 2023
every day
Via Jacobi Romont - Geneva 5 days, CH-FRWRG-05X
Base price
Surcharge Single Room
729.-
259.-
769.-
259.-

Category: 3* hotels & local inns

Season 1
Mar 18, 2023 - Mar 31, 2023
Apr 15, 2023 - May 12, 2023
Sep 23, 2023 - Oct 15, 2023
Season 2
Apr 1, 2023 - Apr 14, 2023
May 13, 2023 - Sep 22, 2023
Romont
Extra night double room (BB)
Extra night single room (BB)
Geneva
Extra night double room (BB)
Extra night single room (BB)
85.-
120.-
95.-
150.-
85.-
120.-
95.-
150.-
Additional nights
Place of arrival: Romont
  Season 1
Mar 18, 2023 - Mar 31, 2023
Apr 15, 2023 - May 12, 2023
Sep 23, 2023 - Oct 15, 2023

every day
Season 2
Apr 1, 2023 - Apr 14, 2023
May 13, 2023 - Sep 22, 2023

every day
Romont
Extra night double room (BB) 85.- 85.-
Extra night single room (BB) 120.- 120.-
Geneva
Extra night double room (BB) 95.- 95.-
Extra night single room (BB) 150.- 150.-
Prices per person in CHF

Services & Information

Services

Included:

  • Overnight stays incl. breakfast
  • Daily Luggage transfers
  • Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (for direct arrival and departure)
  • Subsidy for arrival by train
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Travel documents (1 x per room) incl. SwitzerlandMobility Plus subscription
  • Service hotline

Note:

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Reservation fee of CHF 15 per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)
Information

Arrival/Departure:

  • Arrival by public transport to Romont. For direct arrival: drop off your luggage at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.
  • Departure by public transport from Geneva. For direct departure: Luggage will be delivered to the luggage counter by 5:00 p.m. at the latest. 

Travel documents

Travel documents "digital”

In future we will reduce the amount of printed documents. You will receive instructions to help you find your way around using the SwitzerlandMobility app.  We will provide you with further information online. In advance you will receive a small package of documents with the following contents:

  • Description of how to use the necessary apps
  • Detailed programme for the individual stages
  • Annual subscription to SwitzerlandMobility Plus
  • Luggage tags
  • Any vouchers

On the way, you can easily find your way with the SwitzerlandMobility app and other freely accessible aids. Background information and all other documents are delivered electronically and can be downloaded to your mobile phone in advance.

Ratings

5 of 5 Stars (2 Ratings)
5 stars
Ivo C. CH | 22.09.2022
Via Jakobi Westschweiz; Grandios
Wir wandern in 7 Tagen von Romont bis nach Genf. Das Highlight waren am 3. und 4. Tag auf der Strecke Lausanne - Morges - Rolle. Nach der 29 km Wanderung am Vortag war es nun eine Belohnung für die Strapazen. Die Strecke war flach und führte dem Genfersee entlang. Unterwegs gab es schöne Restaurants, wo wir uns verpflegten. Das wunderbare Wetter, der See die Berge gaben uns ein gutes Gefühl. Die weiteren Etappen waren auch schön, sie führten durch die Reben und an Apfelplantagen vorbei. Am letzten Tag taucht Genf vor uns auf und kam immer näher. Die wunderbare Wanderung war geschafft.
5 stars
Marie-Jeanne Huber CH | 17.07.2017
Via Jacobi
J'ai eu beaucoup de plaisir à marcher sur la via Jacobi avec les cartes mises à disposition . Certains jours, la durée de marche était très longue et c'était très agréable d'arriver à l'hôtel, de récupérer mon bagage et d'apprécier une douche puis la tranquillité. Sur le chemin j'ai rencontré des pèlerins très sympas.Ich hatte viel Spaß auf der Via Jacobi zu gehen mit Karten zur Verfügung gestellt. . An manchen Tagen war die Laufzeit sehr lang und es war sehr schön zum Hotel zu bekommen, um mein Gepäck zu holen und eine Dusche und die Ruhe genießen. Auf dem Weg traf ich einige freundliche Pilger.

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