Pilgrims credential in Geneva

[Mr_Ross_Duncan]

Hi,
We are about to arrive in Geneva to start our Via Gebennensis. (The Geneva Way) I believe there is a small bookshop where the "yellow" guide can be purchased, does anybody know where we can purchase our Compostela certificates from in Geneva.

 

[mspath]

Hi,
We are about to arrive in Geneva to start our Via Gebennensis. (The Geneva Way) I believe there is a small bookshop where the "yellow" guide can be purchased, does anybody know where we can purchase our Compostela certificates from in Geneva.

For tips re a Credential in Geneva see this earlier recent forum thread. https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/starting-in-geneva.39344/

 

[Bradypus]

does anybody know where we can purchase our Compostela certificates from in Geneva.

The Compostela certificate is only given out in Santiago by the cathedral's pilgrim office on completion of your pilgrimage. I think you probably mean a credencial or carnet du pèlerin - sometimes called a 'pilgrim passport'.

 

[Nice & Steady]

I have a layover in Geneva and would like to check out the start. Is there a hostel near by? Thanks

 

[Kitsambler]

Current info for the Geneva route is in the yellow Amis guide, available here: http://chemins.amis-st-jacques.org/?page_id=6 Lodging in Switzerland is generally expensive, especially in the cities. There may be a few hostel or pilgrim lodgings available now.

 

[gittiharre]

Apparently there is pilgrim accommodation near the cathedral in Geneva at 10 Euro per night???
Perhaps check with the tourist office...

 

[gittiharre]

The little Notre Dame church was open when I set off on a Sunday pm. They had pilgrims passports there.
They have a website and long opening hours, see website for details.

 

[Petros]

Hello, does anyone know if the passport can be found elsewhere in Switzerland, like Konstance or Zurich? For one who would like to do the Via Jacobi.

 

[caminka]

FYI: pilgrims reported last year that credenciales could be purchased at the tourist office in Geneva (chf 10).

The main TO is in the main train station (called Cornavin), on platform 7, on first floor.
There is a summer kiosk near jet d'eau and there was a summer kiosk on the lake shore, on the route into city, shortly before reaching the first bridge across the river. Not sure if these also stock credenciales.