Via Francigena Switzerland: Lausanne to the Great St Bernard Pass

What's Included

• 7 breakfasts

  Breakfasts are usually continental inclusive of breads, tea, coffee, and juices.

• 7 nights in 3-4 star hotels and mountain inns

  Accommodation on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities.

• Digital information pack

  Includes route notes, maps, tourist information, and navigational app access.

• Luggage Transfer

  Luggage transfer from days 2 to 8, with a maximum of 1 piece weighing up to 20kg. A supplement applies for excess luggage.

• Emergency hotline

  Access to an emergency hotline for assistance.

• Credenziale

  The pilgrim passport.

• Transport

  Travel to Lausanne and from Saint Bernard Pass is included, with luggage transfer provided from days 2 to 8, allowing you to enjoy the walk without the burden of heavy bags.

• Accommodation

  Stay in warm, comfortable family-run hotels and mountain inns, offering friendly hospitality and ensuite facilities, ensuring a cozy and welcoming experience throughout your journey.

What's Not Included

• Travel to Lausanne and from Saint Bernard Pass

  Travel to the starting point and from the endpoint is not included.
  
  

• Meals not listed as included

  Lunch and dinner are not included.
  
  

• Drinks

  Drinks are not included.
  
  

• Travel insurance

  Travel insurance is mandatory but not included.
  
  

• Guide

  This is a self-guided walking holiday, so a guide is not included.
  
  

• Single room supplement

  A supplement will apply if you are traveling solo or book a single room.
  
  

• Entrance fees not listed as included

  Entrance fees to museums, galleries, etc.
  
  , are not included.
  
  

• Transfers not listed as included

  Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage are not included.
  
  

• Excess luggage

  A supplement applies for excess luggage.
  
  

• Hotel taxes

  Hotel taxes, if applicable, are payable directly to the hotel.
  
  

• Items of a personal nature

  Items such as drinks, souvenirs, phone calls, internet, and laundry are not included.
  
  

What You Carry

As the walks are fully supported you only need to carry a daypack with your daily requirements including wet weather gear, lunch supplies, water bottle, warm top, phone etc

Grading

GRADE 4 - Daily walks along paths that are well defined and clearly marked. You should be an experienced walker and be able to walk for up to 27kms a day. There are some steep hills, and the terrain is mountainous in some parts. A good level of fitness is required. As with all of our trips it is important that you are well prepared. We suggest that you undertake regular exercise – swimming, cycling, and jogging, three to four times a week for three months prior to your departure. The walking times are calculated from town centre to town centre and may vary depending on the accommodations booked.

Mode of Transport

Travel to Lausanne and from Saint Bernard Pass is included, with luggage transfer provided from days 2 to 8, allowing you to enjoy the walk without the burden of heavy bags.

Accommodation

8 nights in hotels / inns
During the trip you will be staying at selected 3 star hotels and Inns. All rooms in the accommodations have ensuite facilities. Some of the accommodations chosen have a restaurant as well as an agreement with the closest wellness centre. Please note that a twin room is not always associated with having two beds. Quite often a twin bed has one or two mattresses on the same bed frame but with two separate duvets. Sometimes there might be two beds positioned together, but they cannot be separated because of constraints of the room.