From Challex to Dardagny: the Franco-Swiss border through the vineyards

Park along the city stadium.

(S/E) In the village, join Rue de la Mairie and turn left onto Rue Montbrison. At the end, continue straight ahead onto Rue des Champs Novat. Cross Route de la Plaine once, then cross it again.

(1) Leave the village. Take Chemin des Carrés opposite. Follow this path and take the second path on the left. This crosses a field, enters the woods and descends slightly. The Rhône becomes visible. Continue to the mill.

(2) The path climbs and branches off to the left to rejoin Challex.

(3) Return to Rue du Château and follow it to the intersection with Route de la Plaine. Turn slightly left and then right onto this road, which gradually climbs towards the centre, passing a fountain. Continue to the intersection with Rue des Fontanettes.

(4) Turn right. Continue to the end of this street until it joins Route de la Plaine at the edge of the village.

(5) Take the street on the left and join Chemin des Charmilles, which takes you into another country and to the French-Swiss border.

(6) Cross the border, follow the field, then continue straight ahead on Chemin de Brive. This road crosses the Ruisseau des Charmilles before turning left towards the village of Dardagny.

(7) In the village, follow the main road to the left and join Chemin de Bertolier.

(8) Turn left, then continue straight ahead to reach the vineyards. At the vineyards, turn right onto Chemin de Bertolier, then right twice onto Chemin Chalamont. Follow the signs for Tuilière on the left.

(9) Cross a residential area and take the first left onto Chemin des Grand Bois. Turn right and return to France via Chemin de la Buissonnaz. Continue straight ahead until you reach the village of Challex, crossing Pré Moiron.

(10) Turn right onto Rue de la Mairie to arrive at the starting point (S/E).

▶ Before setting off

Check the general and local weather forecast to make sure there is no rain.
Find out about the approach walk, the height of the route, the walking time and possible escape routes (IGN map, GPS, guidebook, etc.)
Assess the possible risks by consulting mountain professionals, refuges and lodges.
Inform a friend or relative of your plans and contact them again if there are any changes: departure and return times, number of participants with everyone's phone number, vehicle(s), parking.
Avoid setting off alone, use equipment that is suitable for the activity, properly adjusted and in good condition, including a head torch, a comprehensive first aid kit, a survival blanket, etc.
In case of problems, call 112 (European emergency number).

Don't forget your ID for crossing into Switzerland.

Dogs are allowed on this hike but must also have their vaccination certificates with them.

The Rhône River can be seen along the hike.

On the outskirts of the village of Challex is the Domaine de Mucelle, an organic wine producer.