So you want to travel in Switzerland ?

Well, nice idea : small, clean and quite country with beautiful landscapes and tons of things to do and to visit. Look at the Swiss map as my daughter Laura (7) sees it ...

However, there is a small problem : Switzerland is one of the most expensive countries in the world. Expect to pay about:

• US $ 10 for a light meal (Big-Mac $4)
• US $ 30 for a night in a YMCA-like dormitory
• US $ 60 per person in the simplest hotel in a city like Geneva, Bern, Basel or Zürich

Simple : I'd say you cannot travel through Switzerland with less than US $ 100 per day, even hitch-hiking and camping ...

However, if you stay in remote places in the mountains, trekking, it might be a bit less...

For example, here is one of the best deals we know:

• Bed And Breakfast in Trient-Les Jeurs

Our friends Jacky and Manu have arranged a very nice bed and breakfast in a charming village in the Alps, close to Chamonix (France).

• Here are some useful links about living in Switzerland