Do you hike or cycle with Eurotrek? Romont is a key stage (Via Jacobi, Herzroute). Sleep and dine at La Belle Croix.
Eurotrek in Romont: why La Belle Croix is a strategic stopover
Romont isn't “just” a pretty town in Fribourg: it's a crossing point (or tipping point) on several routes. Eurotrek - on foot or by bike. Result: if you're looking for a comfortable hotel + on-site restaurant to recover, Hotel-Restaurant La Belle Croix is a logical choice if you want to sleep, eat and leave in good condition.
Romont on the Eurotrek itineraries: no coincidence
Eurotrek offers several trips where Romont is explicitly an arrival, departure or stage :
- Via Jacobi (hiking): Interlaken → Romont (approx. 5 days / ~106 km).
- Via Jacobi (hiking) : Romont → Geneva (approx. 5 days / ~125 km).
- Herzroute / Route du Cœur (cycling): Lausanne → Romont (first stage; ~50 km).
- Fribourg fondue walk (bike) stage Gruyères → Romont (approx. 29 km).
In other words: if you type in “Eurotrek + Romont”, you're on a real travel scenario - not a coincidence.
La Belle Croix: the hotel in Romont designed to “arrive tired, leave clean”.”
1) A real hotel (not a convenience store)
La Belle Croix announces 18 rooms and a recent renovation (2017-2019), with modern comforts.
2) Simple access, modern check-in
The hotel is promoting smartphone/digicode access (digital key technology) and wifi fibre in your room.
3) Restaurant + brasserie on site (after a long stage, this is a huge advantage)
At the same venue: restaurant, brasserie, bar, with a seasonal menu and offer.
4) Practical logistics
Address: Route d'Arruffens 2, 1680 Romont.
Car park announced (15 spaces).
Proper use: before or after your Eurotrek tour
Many Eurotrek travellers operate on a simple rhythm: walk/ride during the day, arrive late afternoon, recuperate, dine, sleep. And on certain offers, Eurotrek includes breakfast and baggage transport.
What this means for you:
- Departure from Romont (e.g. Via Jacobi to Geneva, or Route du Cœur to the east): sleep in Romont the night before = “clean” start.
- Arrival in Romont (e.g. Via Jacobi from Interlaken): sleep in Romont on arrival = immediate recovery.
24 hours in Romont: the stop that makes the journey better
Romont is a medieval town with an obvious strong point: the castle and the Vitromusée (Swiss museum of stained glass and glass arts), located in the castle.
Simple (and realistic) scenario:
- Late afternoon arrival, shower, mental reset.
- Evening Dinner at La Belle Croix (so you don't have to hunt for a restaurant after the stage).
- Morning Short walk around Romont + Vitromusée if you have time.
- Departure : redesign of the route (Via Jacobi / Route du Cœur).
Frequently asked questions
Does Eurotrek really pass through Romont?
Yes, Eurotrek offers itineraries where Romont is arrival/departure/stage, in particular on Via Jacobi and the Herzroute / Route du Cœur.
Which Eurotrek cycle route comes to Romont?
La Herzroute (Route du Cœur) offers a stopover Lausanne → Romont.
Why choose La Belle Croix rather than “random” accommodation?
Because it's a complete hotel (18 rooms) with restaurant/brasserie/bar on site, and a stage logic (recovery + comfort) adapted to active travellers.
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