Le The Pilgrim's Way to Santiago de Compostela also runs through Switzerland. Here, it's called ViaJacobi a historic route linking the Lake Constance to Geneva, The route is dotted with churches, chapels and ancient towns.
À Romont, We regularly welcome walkers who are doing the ViaJacobi “for a day”, as well as pilgrims who are doing several stages. And in all cases, the need is the same: arrive calmly, recover quickly, eat properly, get a good night's sleep - then leave with a “clean” body the next day.
Romont: an official stage of the ViaJacobi (route 4)
Romont is not an “optional break”: it is a stage identified on the ViaJacobi (SwitzerlandMobility, route 4).
- Stage 14: Fribourg → Romont (recognised route, with official description).
- Stage 15: Romont → Moudon (a stage that is not particularly difficult, with some fine views).
If you're planning your own trip (or if you're on an organised tour), Romont is often used as a base for pivotal night We close a big day, recover and get back into the swing of things.
Why choose us as your pilgrim stop in Romont?
1) You sleep in a real hotel (and recover)
La Belle Croix is a charming hotel (built in 1862), renovated between 2017 and 2019, with 18 rooms and current standards (including WiFi fibre and access to rooms via smartphone).
2) Continental breakfast: simple, useful, effective
On a walking itinerary, the morning comes quickly: leaving too late is costly in terms of fatigue. We suggest a continental breakfast, So you can get off to a good start without improvising.
3) Restaurant and bar on site: frictionless end to the day
On arrival, the last thing you want to do is “find out where to eat” with the legs of the day. On site, you have restaurant + bar, and break up the day with a real meal.
4) Clear positioning: we are on the Way of St James
The destination explicitly states that our establishment is on the Pilgrim's Way to Santiago de Compostela (and also on the Route du Cœur).
Our “pilgrim” mini-checklist for a successful stage in Romont
- On arrival Shower + 10 minutes to take care of your feet (blisters = sabotage for the next day).
- In the evening hydration + a “useful” dinner (not necessarily light, but digestible).
- Before going to sleep Get your things ready for the next day (it takes the stress out of waking up).
- The morning breakfast + regular start (the Romont → Moudon stage is reputed to be pleasant, so you might as well do it without running).
Bonus: an easy cultural break in Romont (if you have 60 minutes)
Romont has a strong identity: the castle houses the Vitromusée, Swiss Museum of Stained Glass and Glass Art. It's a “short but memorable” visit if you like places steeped in history.
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FAQ
Is Romont on the Way of St James in Switzerland?
Yes: the ViaJacobi (route 4) crosses Romont and the Fribourg → Romont is officially documented.
What's the next stage after Romont on the ViaJacobi?
The next step is Romont → Moudon (Step 15).
Is La Belle Croix really on the way?
Yes, the destination states: on the Pilgrim's Way to Santiago de Compostela.
The ViaJacobi goes from where to where?
The ViaJacobi links the Lake Constance to Geneva and is part of the European Pilgrim's Way to Santiago de Compostela.
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