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Draillant walks
Les Promenis and the Grand Marais de Cervens
Visorando Member
3.88 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Cervens (Haute-Savoie)
A short hike offering two contrasting landscapes. You first climb up to the heights of Cervens, through a rural, wooded setting. After the descent, the route, dominated by water, follows streams, ponds and marshes.
Circular loop around Brécorens
4.77 mi
+108 ft
-102 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Perrignier (Haute-Savoie)
A scenic, figure-of-eight walk. Along the way, the beautiful Château de Buffavens and the village of Brécorens with its chapel and lovely old houses.
The Grotte aux Loups cave and the Maladière viewpoint
3.03 mi
+817 ft
-827 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Allinges (Haute-Savoie)
This is a short hike, but it is only suitable for hikers with a good sense of direction who are comfortable on steep terrain. Starting from the Châteaux d'Allinges, which are well worth a visit, and after a pleasant walk through the forest, a well-maintained path leads to the Grotte aux Loups in a wild setting. Above the cave, the Maladière viewpoint offers a beautiful panorama of Lake Geneva.
The Tour des Moises
5.25 mi
+1,486 ft
-1,467 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Habère-Poche (Haute-Savoie)
A lovely little walk, ideal for beginners and those preparing for medium-altitude hiking.
The two castles of Allinges
1.99 mi
+574 ft
-574 ft
1h 25
Moderate
Departure from Allinges (Haute-Savoie)
Two castles on the same hilltop were rivals for many years before being dismantled. This short hike, which includes a few steep sections, allows you to visit the ruins of these castles, including a Romanesque chapel, and enjoy a sweeping view of Lake Geneva. An even shorter alternative avoids most of the climb.
The castles of Avully and Buffavens
5.05 mi
+371 ft
-371 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Lully (Haute-Savoie)
At the foot of the Signal des Voirons and the Col de Cou, a rural loop leads to two beautiful castles, including Avully Castle, which is open to visitors.
Mont Forchat via the hamlets of Chatillonnet, Trécout and Très-le-Mont
7.35 mi
+1,677 ft
-1,647 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Habère-Poche (Haute-Savoie)
A circular route to Mont Forchat, which is less difficult than the direct ascent. A gradual climb along a forest track with views of Lake Geneva. Pass through the hamlets of Chatillonnet and Trécout before arriving at Très le Mont. Access to the summit via the Balcon du Léman. Return via a steep path to the Col de l'Encrenaz, then the Très le Mont trail, an easy path through the woods before joining the Col des Moises trail.
Mont Forchat
4.19 mi
+1,516 ft
-1,486 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Habère-Poche (Haute-Savoie)
A magnificent snowshoe hike in the heart of the Vallée Verte. The cold (-14°C at the start!), the snow and the sumptuous landscapes were all there.
The Hermone Chapel from the Col du Feu
2.30 mi
+659 ft
-659 ft
1h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lullin (Haute-Savoie)
This short hike, which is a common route to climb to the Hermone Chapel, highlights the small religious heritage sites that are very present along the route and offers superb views of Lake Geneva from the summit.
Mont Forchat circular from Col du Feu
6.46 mi
+1,545 ft
-1,535 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lullin (Haute-Savoie)
Mont Forchat offers a superb 360° panorama, including a sweeping view of Lake Geneva. This hike takes you up the mountain, starting in the forest and then continuing to the beautiful Trécoud mountain pasture. Several variations are possible.
Col du Feu and Mont d'Hermone from Jouvernaisinaz
8.28 mi
+2,165 ft
-2,165 ft
5h 40
Difficult
Departure from Orcier (Haute-Savoie)
This hike presents no navigation difficulties, but is rated as difficult due to its steepness (600m elevation gain with no flat sections) and the care required during the first half of the descent (rocks rolling underfoot).
Very pretty views from the Notre-Dame d'Hermone chapel and spectacular paragliders.
Three-quarters of the hike is in the shade and can be completed in about four hours at a brisk pace.
Circular loop between Margencel and Mésinges
3.28 mi
+246 ft
-236 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Margencel (Haute-Savoie)
A short walk that climbs through the woods above the hamlet of Margencel, offering beautiful views near the village of Mésinges.
The Pinget Mill and the Rieux Mill
3.79 mi
+187 ft
-203 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Margencel (Haute-Savoie)
A short walk offering the chance to discover two old watermills, one in very good condition and the other in ruins, whilst walking through pleasant countryside and enjoying beautiful views.
Mont d'Hermone and Montagne des Soeurs from Vailly
5.69 mi
+1,572 ft
-1,572 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Vailly (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
This hike offers superb panoramic views of Lake Geneva and follows the entire ridge line of a modestly high peak. This circular route offers a more original and varied approach than the usual climb from the Col du Feu. Some sections require caution.
Les Vouas du Lyaud
2.89 mi
+187 ft
-187 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Lyaud (Haute-Savoie)
The vouas are ponds that formed in depressions created by the retreat of the Rhône glacier at the end of the last ice age (around 10,000 years ago). This short hike takes you to two of these ponds and through some undergrowth. The route includes several circular loops, offering a number of possible variations.
Pisse-Vache waterfall from Brenthonne
3.31 mi
+541 ft
-528 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Brenthonne (Haute-Savoie)
Starting from the isolated bell tower in Brenthonne, this short hike leads to a beautiful waterfall in the forest. The route offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and Lake Geneva. Along the way, you can admire the Château d'Avully, which is open to visitors.
La Chapelle des Pas
2.80 mi
+453 ft
-423 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Lyaud (Haute-Savoie)
A very short walk leading to a wayside shrine in the forest, dating from 1793, known as the Chapelle des Pas. There are some lovely views along the route.
Terramont, Les Arces and Leschaux circular
4.24 mi
+942 ft
-938 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Habère-Poche (Haute-Savoie)
Short, easy hike in the shade (nice in summer).
The ground is wet even if it has not rained for several days, so good footwear is recommended.
Exploring the Thonon-les-Bains Forest
5.89 mi
+702 ft
-673 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Thonon-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie)
This route will allow you to explore the Thonon-les-Bains forest without walking along the same path twice. The walk is mapped out and described in its long version (9.5 km). A shorter version (6.5 km) is also possible, but with fewer parking spaces available.
This walk is ideal for getting back into the swing of things after a break.
From Thonon-les-Bains to the Châteaux des Allinges
8.39 mi
+1,280 ft
-1,253 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Thonon-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie)
Two hikes in one! A pleasant walk that takes place mostly under trees (oaks, beeches and chestnuts), leading to the Châteaux des Allinges, where you can enjoy a beautiful view of Lake Geneva on one side and the Pre-Alps on the other. If the climb to the castle puts you off, you can cut the hike short without enjoying the view from the castle ruins.
A short walk on the outskirts of Thonon-les-Bains
1.88 mi
+213 ft
-213 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Thonon-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie)
Got an hour to spare to relax? Then this short walk is just the thing for you! On the outskirts of Thonon-les-Bains, this walk of about an hour combines uphill, flat and downhill sections. Being short, it’s ideal for training for longer hikes or for gauging your fitness (you can do the circular route several times). As the route runs entirely through the forest, you’ll be in the shade in summer and can gather chestnuts in autumn.
Balcony above the Dranse river at the start of the hike in Armoy
4.12 mi
+630 ft
-623 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Armoy (Haute-Savoie)
A short hike that ends at a dead end... This is an opportunity to venture into a little-visited forest and walk along the slopes overlooking the Dranse River above its gorges. Expect to find damp vegetation where moss grows freely.
A balcony-like path above the Dranse, starting from Féternes Vieux
2.50 mi
+436 ft
-433 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Féternes (Haute-Savoie)
A short hike, mainly through woodland, offering a beautiful view of the Dranse valley and the Jura Mountains. Several other points of interest enhance the route: a chapel, an imposing lime tree, the remains of a tuff quarry, a cup-marked stone and a wayside shrine.
Pointe d'Ireuse via the chalets of Nifflon
4.99 mi
+1,909 ft
-1,903 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vailly (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
The summit is rarely visited, despite offering a splendid 360° panorama of Lake Geneva, the Chablais peaks, the Dents du Midi and the Mont Blanc massif. The route includes forest trails at the bottom and alpine pastures at the top.
Hirmentaz mountain circular from La Glappaz
4.45 mi
+1,319 ft
-1,339 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Habère-Lullin (Haute-Savoie)
The Hirmentaz mountain consists of a long ridge running south to north. This hike is a circular route that covers the entire ridge. The climb is steep, but the path along the ridge is very pleasant.
Pointe de Miribel loop from La Glappaz
4.79 mi
+1,329 ft
-1,309 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Habère-Lullin (Haute-Savoie)
A modest but isolated peak, the Pointe de Miribel offers extensive views of Lake Geneva and the Haute-Savoie mountains as far as Mont Blanc. The route on the southern slope of the summit is marked by a Way of the Cross dating from 1804. This loop offers a more original and varied approach than the usual climb from Ajon, through pleasant mountain pastures and a few wooded sections.
The Vineyards of Marin
3.56 mi
+538 ft
-538 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Haute-Savoie
The Marin vineyard is one of three vineyards on the French shore of Lake Geneva. This hike takes you through the vineyards, along the Dranse river and up to higher ground to enjoy beautiful panoramic views of Lake Geneva.
On the shores of Lake Geneva and in old Thonon
2.55 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Thonon-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie)
This walk begins with a pleasant route along the lakeside. You then head uphill to explore the rich architectural heritage of old Thonon. The return journey follows the lakeside once more.
Mont Billiat from the Chalets de la Buchille
3.41 mi
+1,503 ft
-1,503 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vailly (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
An isolated peak rising to an altitude of nearly 1,900 metres, Mont Billiat offers a splendid 360° panorama and is a lovely hiking destination. Throughout the ascent, there is an extensive view of Lake Geneva.
The (optional) ascent of the Grande Pointe des Journées is a challenging addition reserved for experienced hikers.
Along the Dranse from Vongy to Branlecul
2.32 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Thonon-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie)
A short walk through shrubby vegetation, with some lovely stretches along the banks of the Dranse, just before it flows into Lake Geneva.
The old mills of Maravant
4.77 mi
+400 ft
-377 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Haute-Savoie
A varied hike that combines peaceful paths through meadows with trails with a slight incline. You will pass through a heavily wooded area where old water mills once stood, the remains of which are now difficult to make out. Extensive panoramic views of Lake Geneva and the surrounding mountains punctuate this route.
The Henri IV lime tree and the Gerbaz mills
4.45 mi
+430 ft
-420 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Féternes (Haute-Savoie)
A varied hike that combines peaceful trails through meadows with sweeping views of Lake Geneva and the surrounding mountains. The hamlets of Châteauvieux, with its chapel and 400-year-old lime tree, and La Gerbaz, with its mills dating back to the 16th-18th centuries, add a wonderful touch of heritage.
Circular loop between Champanges and Larringes
4.36 mi
+318 ft
-335 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Champanges (Haute-Savoie)
A short walk, the first half of which takes place on quiet roads and the second on pleasantly shaded paths. Two churches, a medieval castle, a few wayside shrines and several beautiful drinking fountains await you.
The Chapel of Champeillant and the Oratories of Champanges and Féternes
7.30 mi
+738 ft
-719 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Champanges (Haute-Savoie)
A walk on the Gavot plateau, along paths and roads with very little traffic. Beautiful panoramic views of Lake Geneva and the Chablais massif as far as Mont Blanc. Small chapel in Champeillant and oratories along the way.
Pointe des Jottis from Chauméty
6.89 mi
+2,461 ft
-2,457 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mégevette (Haute-Savoie)
A peak of modest height, apparently little visited, the Pointe des Jottis is nonetheless well worth a visit. The walk through the Paturâge des Jottis is very pleasant and, from the summit, you can enjoy a beautiful 360° panorama. An ascent that can be done as a round trip or a circular route.
Pointe de Miribel
3.65 mi
+1,260 ft
-1,260 ft
2.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Villard (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
A pleasant snowshoe hike in the Plaines Joux area of the Chablais massif.
Circular loop around the Voirons massif starting from Boëge
10.55 mi
+2,605 ft
-2,625 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Boëge (Haute-Savoie)
This walk offers a lovely loop around the Montagne des Voirons: you pass through beautiful forests, but the route also offers numerous views, particularly of Lake Geneva, the Chablais region and the Mont Blanc massif.
On the shores of Lake Geneva, Ripaille Castle
3.42 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Thonon-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie)
The Château de Ripaille, former residence of the Dukes of Savoy, is well worth a visit. This short hike offers an original way to get there, following the shores of Lake Geneva as closely as possible. It's a great way to combine the pleasure of walking with that of culture and heritage!
The Dranse Delta Nature Reserve
1.62 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Thonon-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie)
Formed by the confluence of the Dranse d'Abondance, the Dranse de Morzine and the Brevon, the Dranse flows into Lake Geneva at the border between the municipalities of Thonon-les-Bains and Publier. A nature reserve has been created around the small delta it forms, which is home to many birds and a diverse range of flora. This short walk takes you through the reserve to the mouth of the Dranse.
The Oratory of Perron
6.85 mi
+404 ft
-417 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Larringes (Haute-Savoie)
The Perron oratory was built on a hillock that is the highest point of the Plateau de Gavot (910 m). From this small summit, as well as from much of the route, you can enjoy extensive views of the northernmost peaks of the Chablais (Mémises, drystone shelter, Oche, Ouzon, Billiat). A family hike that follows paths or small roads with very little traffic.
A circular walk to the Champeillant Chapel from Larringes
4.36 mi
+344 ft
-351 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Larringes (Haute-Savoie)
A short, picturesque walk leading to the Champeillant Chapel, from where you can enjoy sweeping views over Lake Geneva, the neighbouring mountain ranges and Mont Blanc.
Pointe de la Gay
6.24 mi
+2,431 ft
-2,431 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Bellevaux (Haute-Savoie)
Hike above La Chèvrerie to reach Pointe de la Gay and discover the mountain pastures. View of the surrounding mountains.
Tour of Vallon Lake via La Combe
3.17 mi
+522 ft
-522 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Bellevaux (Haute-Savoie)
Hike around Vallon Lake, part of the Chablais Geopark. You will be facing Roc d'Enfer and above Vallon Lake with a view of the Chèvrerie valley. You will discover the small authentic village of La Chèvrerie and the Chapel of Saint-Bruno and enjoy the lake's shores.
Around Lac du Vallon
8.72 mi
+2,572 ft
-2,572 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Bellevaux (Haute-Savoie)
A hike that begins peacefully by the lake and then alternates between paths, tracks, ridges, plateaus, forest and waterfalls.
Beautiful landscapes on the southern part of the route, possible encounters with chamois, we really enjoyed ourselves on this day's walk.
Tour of Lake Vallon
3.38 mi
+174 ft
-167 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Bellevaux (Haute-Savoie)
Hike around Lake Vallon, part of the Chablais Geopark. You can admire different views of the lake and learn how it was formed in 1943, with the Roc d'Enfer in the background, and visit the Chapel of Saint-Bruno and the village of La Chèvrerie.
Diomaz Waterfall
3.02 mi
+663 ft
-682 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Bellevaux (Haute-Savoie)
A very pretty walk for everyone in an enchanting setting. The waterfall, made up of several cascades, flows into a multitude of naturally carved rock pools at a place called La Diomaz. At the foot of the waterfall is the Croix des Chartreux, engraved in the rock.
Pointe de Chalune à partir de la Chèvrerie
7.63 mi
+3,251 ft
-3,251 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Bellevaux (Haute-Savoie)
Starting from La Chèvrerie, I recommend a lovely circular walk to the Point de Chalune. Along the way, you can discover magnificent scenery (particularly towards Mont Blanc and the Lake Geneva basin), all complemented by a marvellous variety of flora at the height of the season.
Crossing Les Follys and Pointe de Chavannais in a circular loop
10.17 mi
+4,140 ft
-4,144 ft
8h 15
Very difficult
Departure from Bellevaux (Haute-Savoie)
I suggest a lovely circular route starting from La Chèvrerie (Bellevaux) with numerous viewpoints along the way. After reaching the Diomaz waterfall, you will climb three peaks in succession (Pointe des Follys, Tête des Follys and Pointe de Chavannais) before returning via the Pététoz area. The main difficulties are the distance, the elevation gain and the steepness of some of the slopes.
Lake Pététoz
5.13 mi
+1,512 ft
-1,490 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Bellevaux (Haute-Savoie)
A lovely "lasso loop" hike in the Brevon Valley, starting from Pont de la Joux. The trail is accessible all year round.
The Favières tour
2.39 mi
+469 ft
-472 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Bellevaux (Haute-Savoie)
An easy hike for a walk at the foot of the Roc d'Enfer massif. Walking along the little Brevon river, you will discover the mountain pastures of Finge, Favières and Lajoux. A large part of the route is through forest.