Via Francigena - From Geneva to Aigle

[Coverbid]

Hi, A couple years ago I flew into Geneva and took a train to Laussane to begin my Francigena. Next year I would like to fly into Geneva and walk the south side - France into Aigle, Switzerland and further to Italy. My question is regarding the accommodations and services available. Am I likely to find a path to walk and hostels available as well? If I take a train for a short distance from the airport which town could I start my walk from after I leave the airport area? Just looking for help to find out if this is a foolish attempt or would I find this an appealing alternative to the north side? I do not speak French...Thank you so much.
Mike

 

[MikeJS]

Go to map.cz.Put in you start and destination and select the hiking option and it will show you routes. You can wall from the airport….

 

[lovingkindness]

Hi, A couple years ago I flew into Geneva and took a train to Laussane to begin my Francigena. Next year I would like to fly into Geneva and walk the south side - France into Aigle, Switzerland and further to Italy. My question is regarding the accommodations and services available. Am I likely to find a path to walk and hostels available as well? .....

Bonjour @Coverbid
One possibility is to walk the GRP Littoral du Léman from Chens-Sur-Leman to St Gindolph (See pdf attached). Then find another walk from there to Aigle.

With regards to accommodation, here is a link to a website listing all the refuges and gîtes d'ètape (hostals) in France; and a link to camping sites along the lake.

To make things simpler you might even book a walking tour with accommodation provided. That might be a way to go, too.

Happy planning!
Lovingkindness

 

[Coverbid]

Go to map.cz.Put in you start and destination and select the hiking option and it will show you routes. You can wall from the airport….

Hi, Thank you for replying. R u sure it is map.cz? this takes me to an interior design webpage. Thanks, Mike

 

[Martyduc]

Hi, Thank you for replying. R u sure it is map.cz? this takes me to an interior design webpage. Thanks, Mike

Mapy.cz ,,, try it,,,, its the best!

 

[Corned Beef]

You could try OpenStreetMap. Use the Topo addition and then put in your starting point (Geneva Airport) and then Aigle. Shows a route along the shore (Littoral du Léman) There is a section where you are expected either to take a ferry or walk on water. Click on link.

OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.

www.openstreetmap.org

Edit: If you are up for it, there is a high level route (Balcon du Léman). You'd have to take your accommodation with you.