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Col de Pertuis walks
Salm Castle, La Chatte Pendue and the Maxe peat bog
Visorando Member
8.12 mi
+1,339 ft
-1,329 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Broque (Bas-Rhin)
A circular walk mainly through forest. Starting from the enchanting setting of the Étang du Coucou, you will discover the ruins of the Château de Salm, currently undergoing restoration. You will then climb up to the promontory of the Chatte Pendue with its orientation table, make a short stop at the Monument des Passeurs, and then follow a slightly wilder path to the Tourbière de la Maxe.
July 2022 modification of the route between (8) and (9) due to poor trail maintenance: temporarily leave the blue cross markings in place.
Balcon des Mémises via Sur les Prés
6.80 mi
+2,477 ft
-2,457 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bernex (Haute-Savoie)
The Balcon des Mémises is a magnificent hike alternating between forest trails and walks along the ridges, with spectacular views of Lake Geneva, the Chablais and the Jura mountains throughout the return journey. This hike does not take the Passage de l'Échelle.
Ascent and tour of the Mémises via the ladder
6.96 mi
+2,037 ft
-2,034 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Bernex (Haute-Savoie)
A three-loop circuit: one around Mont César, and two on the ridges via the eastern summit of Les Mémises and then via Pic des Mémises (western summit). The length of the route can be adjusted depending on weather conditions, fitness level or the time at which you start the hike. Splendid panoramic views of Lake Geneva and beautiful views of the north faces of the Dent d'Oche and Pic de Borée.
Le Pic des Mémises from Creusaz
4.42 mi
+2,152 ft
-2,156 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bernex (Haute-Savoie)
A pleasant, fairly short hike in relatively wild countryside with exceptional views (Jura, Lake Geneva basin, Chablais massif).
Grand tour Pic de Borée, Mémises and Mont César
9.34 mi
+3,451 ft
-3,442 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Bernex (Haute-Savoie)
A tour of the main peaks of the Mémises massif. A long and beautiful route, where you have time to enjoy the mountains. Splendid panoramic views of Lake Geneva, the Chablais and the Vaud Pre-Alps.
From the shores of Lake Geneva to the Pic des Mémises
12.83 mi
+4,524 ft
-4,514 ft
9h 50
Very difficult
Departure from Lugrin (Haute-Savoie)
From the "sea" to the mountains: a long hike with some steep sections, rewarded by superb panoramic views of Lake Geneva. The route takes you through a variety of environments: villages, cultivated countryside, forest, grassy plateaus, high-altitude pastures and ridges. You climb to the summit of Pic des Mémises, where you can enjoy extensive panoramic views of the lake.
Ascent and tour of Les Mémises from Thollon
8.45 mi
+2,684 ft
-2,664 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Thollon-les-Mémises (Haute-Savoie)
A circular that allows you to climb the Mémises via their northern slope. Splendid panoramic views of Lake Geneva and beautiful views of the northern faces of the Dent d'Oche and Pic de Borée await you.