From Basel...

[futurefjp]

Hello Forum, I have a flight to Basel/Mulhouse/Freiburg coming up. I was meant to be walking in Germany with a friend, not a Jakobsweg/Chemin this time, but he's unable to make it as he's moving home currently ... I've walked from Geneva previously, but I got accommodation with a guy who is part of the association/amis/amigo... Is there a similar option in Basel as I am always super scared of the cost of Switzerland...

 

[klimmo]

Hi, have a look at https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland.
The 7 Via Gottardo starts in Basel; there is the 5 Juraweg. The pelgrimsroute 4 Via Jacobi is another option.

From comparing prices for my upcoming trip to the UK for a Hardrian's Wall Walk I'd say, fear not too much about Switzerland. That being said, prices are definitely higher than Spain or Portugal.

 

[Tschempi]

Hi it’s not only about prices but you will experience a very different kind of hospitality. Nothing compared with the kindness on the Camino ways in France, Spain or Portugal.
But I am sure you are aware of that.
Take care and « Buen Camino «

 

[Kitsambler]

I found the trick to pilger-walking in Switzerland was to reserve early, as one is in competition with tourists. Also check those pilgrim-association sites for their pilgrim-lodging lists (usually available as a pdf download).

https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-us/accommodations/other-types-of-accommodations/hostels-search/ indicates there is a hostel in Basel.

 

[futurefjp]

Postponed! COVID... Grrr

 

[lovingkindness]

FLowers for you, @futurefjp... hope the misery passes soon.

 

[VNwalking]

Postponed! COVID... Grrr

Oh, so sorry! May you get well soon.