That way, I could also enjoy the dramatic landscapes of Switzerland and experience Italy and Tuscany on foot. I traveled alone on a low budget, I knew that Switzerland is very expensive and that there are not many budget places to stay for pilgrims with a low budget, so I took a tent with me to save costs.
Regarding wild camping, I have met some who did and found places. I did not bother on this trip because it is more difficult to find good spots, especially in Switzerland.
Part 2: Aosta β Lucca km, 24 Days. Part 3: Lucca β Roma km, 18 Days. The stage between Lausanne and Aosta is simply spectacular. It starts at Lake Geneva through the vineyards and picturesque towns, continues towards the Alps, and culminates in the Great St. Bernard Pass. I walked the Via Francigena off-season in October-November. I was lucky because the weather was great with a few days of heavy rain.
Okay, so when I entered November, I had to make changes to adapt myself mainly to the accommodations for pilgrims so as not to sleep in expensive hotels. At the end of October, many places to stay for pilgrims are closed, therefore, if you are traveling on a low budget, you need to understand which ones remain open and adjust the walking days. Even so, the offer of accommodation for pilgrims is not large, so in November, it is even trickier. The main problem I encountered was that some pilgrim accommodation was closed after the end of October.
So sometimes I had to pay more for accommodation or adjust my walking to towns where the pilgrim accommodation did remain open. For those who travel in the summer, there should be no problem with this matter.
