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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 Bossenot Marsh
0.66 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Allinges (Haute-Savoie)
The Bossenot Marsh is situated within a Natura 2000 site. The short nature trail takes you around the marsh, allowing you to observe its unique flora as well as tuff concretions. Several information boards line this route, which is ideal for nature lovers of all ages.
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.
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.