• The Way of St. James (from Geneva to St Genix sur Guiers)
  • The Way of St. James (from Geneva to St Genix sur Guiers)
  • The Way of St. James (from Geneva to St Genix sur Guiers)
  • The Way of St. James (from Geneva to St Genix sur Guiers)
  • The Way of St. James (from Geneva to St Genix sur Guiers)
  • The Way of St. James (from Geneva to St Genix sur Guiers)
  • The Way of St. James (from Geneva to St Genix sur Guiers)
Alps / Swiss

The Way of St. James (from Geneva to St Genix sur Guiers)

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In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    7 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Alps / Swiss
  • Age
    From 16 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    62.66 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler

In a few words

You'll follow the Way of St. James (Via Gebennensis) to walk in the footsteps of German and Swiss pilgrims. Leaving the shores of Lake Geneva in Geneva, you'll quickly cross into France, skirting Mont Salève towards the Col du Mont Sion. You might even encounter Romans at the Neydens milestone or Carthusian monks at the Pomier Monastery. Nestled between the Grand Colombier and the Montagne des Princes, the Pays de Seyssel, shaped by the Rhône River, welcomes you and opens the doors to Savoy and the Chautagne vineyards. The landscape becomes more mountainous as you reach Mont Tournier (877 m). This path, steeped in history and spirituality, ends in Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers, the final destination of your journey. There, you can sample the famous brioche filled with red pralines, a representation of Saint Agatha's breast according to legend!

The highlights

  • A varied and interesting hiking trail away from the crowds
  • The departure from the shores of Lake Geneva and the visit to Geneva
  • The discovery of the Rhône ecosystem
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Intermediate

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 4h30
  • Average distance/day: 19 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 325 m
  • Average daily descent: 352 m

Management

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Digital Roadbook
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Management

Security

This route is undertaken without a guide and at your own risk. We provide all the necessary information and logistics for a successful hike. You must be able to be self-reliant, assessing your own abilities and responding to unexpected situations (fatigue, weather, presence of animals, changing terrain, etc.).

It is your responsibility to check with the Tourist Offices for weather updates (bulletins displayed) or call the weather information line at 08 99 71 02 + department number : Example 08 99 71 02 38 for Isère.

We would like to warn you about the effectiveness of mobile phones in mountainous areas. While villages are generally covered by mobile networks (depending on the operator), many areas remain without coverage, and your device will often be useless for long periods during the day. However, if a network is available, in case of emergency, you can dial 112, the priority emergency number.

We decline all responsibility in case of error on your part regarding orientation (error or change of route) or time management (departure too late in the morning, picnic break too long…).
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7

  • St-Julien-en-Genevois - Geneva - St-Julien-en-Genevois

    • Activity Hiking
    • Duration of the activity 3h
    • Distance 13 km
    • Positive elevation gain 130 m
    • Negative elevation 80 m
    • Accommodation 2-star hotel
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    The meeting point is in Saint Julien en Genevois, France, not far from the border (for luggage transport reasons at the Swiss border). After a transfer by bus (regular line, approximately €3 at your own expense), you will reach the starting point of the hike (bring your ID card or passport) on the banks of the Rhône in Geneva. After exploring the city and Lake Geneva, it's time to begin the Camino. We recommend visiting St. Peter's Cathedral and its towers (beautiful views of Geneva and the surrounding area). After leaving the city, you will join the GR65, which you will then follow (perhaps all the way to the Roncevaux Pass on the Spanish border). You will return to your accommodation in Saint Julien en Genevois. Dinner is not included. You will find many restaurants in Saint Julien en Genevois.

    If you only arrive in the late afternoon, it is still possible to reach Geneva by bus the next day to complete the first two stages.

    Day 1

Note

The times were calculated based on a pace of 300 meters of elevation gain per hour uphill, 500 meters of elevation loss per hour downhill, and 4 km per hour on flat terrain, in order to allow for a comparison of the different hikes on the same basis. They only include actual walking time; all meal breaks, rest stops, or periods of quiet contemplation must be added.

We may need to modify your itinerary if the planned accommodations are unavailable during your travel dates. The alternative accommodations offered will be of a similar category and their location will have minimal impact on your route. Rest assured, these changes are always made in your best interest, for your safety and comfort!

Note : On this section of the Camino de Santiago, accommodations are limited and small. Depending on closure days, the various possible accommodations at certain stages are often several kilometers apart. The stage lengths mentioned in this guide are based on typical locations along the route and are therefore only indicative. Once you have the complete itinerary, you will have all the information needed to recalculate the actual distance.


Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

Access

Departure
Saint Julien En Genevois
Day 1 : 18h30
End of stay
Sait Genix Sur Guiers
Day 7 - 17h00

Day 07 in the late afternoon in St Genix sur Guiers.


Return train: Pont de Beauvoisin station

Transfer at your own expense between St Genix sur Guiers and Pont de Beauvoisin train station, 10 km away. Book directly with Taxis Bernard: 04 74 33 60 30.

The Pont de Beauvoisin station is located on the Lyon – Chambéry line.

Timetables available from SNCF at 36 35 or www.oui.sncf or www.ter-sncf.com/rhone_alpes.

Avoid traveling on weekends or public holidays as SNCF services are much more difficult on those days.


Return by car: St Julien en Genevois

Transfer at your own expense between St Genix sur Guiers and Pont de Beauvoisin train station, 10 km away. Book directly with Taxis Bernard (04 74 33 60 30).

The Pont de Beauvoisin station is located on the Lyon – Chambéry line.

To get to St Julien en Genevois, you can use the train.

Timetables available from SNCF at 36 35 or www.oui.sncf or www.ter-sncf.com/rhone_alpes.

Avoid traveling on weekends or public holidays as SNCF services are much more difficult on those days.


You can return by taxi from St Genix sur Guiers to St Julien en Genevois, see section “dates and prices”.


Return flight: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport or Geneva Cointrin Airport

Lyon Saint Exupéry: www.lyonaeroports.com

Train to Lyon Part Dieu

Then regular connections to the airport: www.satobus.com


Geneva Cointrin Airport: www.gva.ch

Train to Geneva-Cornavin central station (city centre), then to the airport SBB train station. 5 trains per hour, 8 minute journey time.

The check-in and arrival levels are directly accessible from the airport's SBB train station.


Accommodation before or after the hike: If you arrive the day before or leave the day after, we can book an extra night for you (see below and section Price).


Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de St Julien en Genevois
is located on the Bellegarde - St Gervais Les Bains line.
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

Bus access : St Julien en Genevois train station and by car access: St Julien en Genevois (France) is accessible via the A40 motorway between Bellegarde and Geneva (10 km).

Price details

The price includes

  1. Organization fees
  2. Food and accommodation on a half-board basis (except dinners on Day 1)
  3. The provision of a complete hiking file
  4. The provision of the FFRP guidebook

The price does not include

  1. Luggage transport
  2. The “solo supplement” if you are travelling alone
  3. Lunch (except for full board)
  4. The first meal
  5. Wine during meals
  6. Drinks and personal expenses
  7. Individual equipment
  8. The bus ticket between St Julien en Genevois and Geneva
  9. Shuttles or taxis to retrieve your car or to shorten certain steps
  10. The journeys to and from the reception location.
  11. The different types of insurance: Cancellation and/or Search and Rescue Costs - Assistance - Repatriation - Trip Interruption
  12. Luggage transport at each stage
  13. Anything not listed under "Price includes"

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Single room : CHF262.20 / person
  2. Luggage transfer for 1 person : CHF327.75 / person
  3. Luggage transfer for 2 people : CHF190.00 / person
  4. Luggage transfer for 3 people : CHF133.00 / person
  5. Luggage transfer for 4 or more people : CHF85.50 / person
  6. Extra night in St Julien en Genevois - Double room : CHF80.75 / person
  7. Additional night in St Julien en Genevois - Single room : CHF114.00 / person
  8. Extra night in St Genix sur Guiers - Double room : CHF61.75 / person
  9. Additional night in St Genix sur Guiers - Single room : CHF95.00 / person
  10. Return transfer from St Genix sur Guiers to St Julien en Genevois : CHF237.50 / reservation
  11. Flex fare and insurance

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