Jacob's Way

This stage borders Lake Four Cantons, offering a scenic route of great beauty. Although it has no major climbs, the terrain is rough and rocky. The lake and mountain views are constant and spectacular...

This stage borders Lake Four Cantons, offering a scenic route of great beauty. Although it has no major climbs, the terrain is rough and rocky. The lake and mountain views are constant and spectacular. It's a day to enjoy the lake scenery and the tranquility of the surroundings. Arrival in Buochs, a picturesque local town on the lake shore, is a relaxed final stage. It's a day that combines moderate effort with an unbeatable visual reward.

This stage leaves the lake behind as it ascends towards the spiritual heart of Switzerland. It is a pilgrimage journey in its finest form, which takes the pilgrim to Flüeli-Ranft, the home of the coun...

This stage leaves the lake behind as it ascends towards the spiritual heart of Switzerland. It is a pilgrimage journey in its finest form, which takes the pilgrim to Flüeli-Ranft, the home of the country's patron saint, Saint Nicholas of Flue. The path is demanding, with an ascending profile, but the spiritual reward is immense. The landscape changes, moving from the lake shore to a more austere and contemplative mountain environment. The arrival at the sanctuary is a moment of profound peace and reflection.

From the spiritual center of Flüeli-Ranft, this high mountain stage crosses the Brünigpass. It is an demanding journey with a significant drop-off, offering spectacular panoramic views of the Bernese ...

From the spiritual center of Flüeli-Ranft, this high mountain stage crosses the Brünigpass. It is an demanding journey with a significant drop-off, offering spectacular panoramic views of the Bernese Alps. The path traverses a beautiful alpine landscape. After topping the pass, a long and beautiful descent leads the pilgrim to the shores of Lake Brienz, famous for its turquoise waters. This is a classic Alpine stage, tough but very rewarding.

This stage is a delicious walk that borders the north shore of Lake Brienz. It's a relatively flat and beautiful landscape journey, with constant views of the lake and the imposing mountains of Bernes...

This stage is a delicious walk that borders the north shore of Lake Brienz. It's a relatively flat and beautiful landscape journey, with constant views of the lake and the imposing mountains of Bernese Oberland. The path passes through picturesque small towns and waterfalls. Arrival in Interlaken, famous city situated between lakes Brienz and Thun, is an end point of one of the most important tourist centers in the Alps. It's a journey to enjoy the landscape and relax.

This stage borders the southern shore of Lake Thun from Interlaken. It is a day of great beauty, with an undulating profile and spectacular views of the lake and mountains. The route passes through pr...

This stage borders the southern shore of Lake Thun from Interlaken. It is a day of great beauty, with an undulating profile and spectacular views of the lake and mountains. The route passes through prehistoric caves and small villages with charm. The arrival in the picturesque town of Spiez, dominated by its beautiful castle on the lake's shores, is a postal endpoint. This stage combines nature, history, and the beauty of one of Switzerland's most famous lakes.

This stage moves away from Lake Thun to venture into the interior, in a landscape of hills and smaller lakes. It is a short and pleasant journey that allows you to enjoy the tranquility of Bernese cou...

This stage moves away from Lake Thun to venture into the interior, in a landscape of hills and smaller lakes. It is a short and pleasant journey that allows you to enjoy the tranquility of Bernese countryside. The path leads to Amsoldingen, a small village with an impressive Romanesque church of the 10th century, one of the oldest in the region.

This is a long and demanding stage that traverses a landscape of hills and deep valleys. It's a rough ride, with continuous ups and downs. The road crosses the Sense River, which marks the linguistic ...

This is a long and demanding stage that traverses a landscape of hills and deep valleys. It's a rough ride, with continuous ups and downs. The road crosses the Sense River, which marks the linguistic border between German-speaking Switzerland and French-speaking Switzerland. Arrival in Heitenried, a village in the canton of Fribourg, is a well-deserved rest after a day of great effort. This stage requires good physical preparation but rewards with spectacular landscapes.

This stage is an enjoyable ride that descends to the beautiful medieval city of Freiburg. The route passes through a landscape of hills and forests before arriving at the canyon of the Sarine River, w...

This stage is an enjoyable ride that descends to the beautiful medieval city of Freiburg. The route passes through a landscape of hills and forests before arriving at the canyon of the Sarine River, where the city is seated. Arrival in Freiburg, with its impressive Gothic cathedral, wooden bridges, and perfectly preserved old town, is a monumental final stage. It's a journey to enjoy the anticipation of arrival at one of Switzerland's most beautiful cities.

Leaving behind the monumental Freiburg, this long stage ventures into the heart of the Franche-Comté countryside. The route is demanding, with an undulating profile and frequent ups and downs. It's a ...

Leaving behind the monumental Freiburg, this long stage ventures into the heart of the Franche-Comté countryside. The route is demanding, with an undulating profile and frequent ups and downs. It's a day to enjoy the beauty of rural landscapes, with farms, forests, and views of the Prealps. The arrival at the walled city of Romont, perched on a hill, is a final stage with great medieval charm. This stage requires good physical effort, but rewards with spectacular scenery.

From the hill of Romont, the path descends into the valley of the Broye River. It is a moderate distance stage with a smoother profile than the previous one. The route passes through a landscape of cu...

From the hill of Romont, the path descends into the valley of the Broye River. It is a moderate distance stage with a smoother profile than the previous one. The route passes through a landscape of cultivated fields and small villages. Arrival in Moudon, an historic city with an enchanting old town, is a pleasant final stage.

This is a long and demanding stage that culminates in the beautiful city of Lausanne, on the shores of Lake Léman. The route is a continuous up and down through the hills preceding the lake. Arrival i...

This is a long and demanding stage that culminates in the beautiful city of Lausanne, on the shores of Lake Léman. The route is a continuous up and down through the hills preceding the lake. Arrival in Lausanne, with its impressive Gothic cathedral and lively atmosphere, is a spectacular final stage. It's a day of great physical effort that is widely rewarded with the beauty of the lake and the cultural richness of the Olympic city.

A pleasant and flat stage that borders the shores of Lake Lemann, this is a short and relaxing day ideal for enjoying the views of the lake, the Alps and the vineyards of La Côte. The route passes thr...

A pleasant and flat stage that borders the shores of Lake Lemann, this is a short and relaxing day ideal for enjoying the views of the lake, the Alps and the vineyards of La Côte. The route passes through parks and small villages with charm. Arrival in Morges, a picturesque town with a castle and a beautiful walk along the lake, is a very pleasant final stage. It's a day for contemplation and rest by the shores of Switzerland's "sea".

This long stage continues bordering Lake Geneva, on a mostly flat route. The road passes through the famous vineyards of La Côte, offering a beautiful landscape. It's a day to enjoy the wine-vineyard ...

This long stage continues bordering Lake Geneva, on a mostly flat route. The road passes through the famous vineyards of La Côte, offering a beautiful landscape. It's a day to enjoy the wine-vineyard scenery and lake views. Arrival in Gland, a quiet residential town, is a functional end of stage.

The last stage of the Jacob's Way. The path approaches the great city of Geneva, on a route that combines rural sections with more urbanized zones. Emotion grows as the "Jet d'Eau", famous water fount...

The last stage of the Jacob's Way. The path approaches the great city of Geneva, on a route that combines rural sections with more urbanized zones. Emotion grows as the "Jet d'Eau", famous water fountain of the lake, comes into view. Arrival at St. Peter's Cathedral in Geneva marks the end of this historic pilgrimage route through Switzerland. A monumental finish in one of the world's most international cities.

The Via Lemovicensis begins on the Eternal Hill of Vézelay, with its impressive basilica, a World Heritage Site. This first stage is an enjoyable walk that descends into the valley, entering Borgonia'...

The Via Lemovicensis begins on the Eternal Hill of Vézelay, with its impressive basilica, a World Heritage Site. This first stage is an enjoyable walk that descends into the valley, entering Borgonia's countryside. It is a transition day, allowing the pilgrim to bid farewell to Vézelay's grandeur and acclimate to the path's rhythm. Arrival at La Maison-Dieu, a small village with an ancient Templar commandery, marks the end of this stage with a touch of mystery.