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Féternes walks
The Henri IV lime tree and the Gerbaz mills
Visorando Member
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.
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.
The Forest of Larringes and some drinking fountains in the Pays de Gavot
4.02 mi
+269 ft
-269 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Larringes (Haute-Savoie)
A short walk that begins in the very shady forest of Larringes and continues along quiet roads and good paths through the meadows. A chapel, a cup-marked stone, several drinking fountains and beautiful views of Lake Geneva and the neighbouring peaks await you.
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.
The Plaine du Lyonnet and the Épinarde
4.78 mi
+348 ft
-318 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Paul-en-Chablais (Haute-Savoie)
A walk mainly through pastures with a few sections through woodland. There are superb views of the neighbouring peaks, dominated by the Dent d’Oche.
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.
From oratories to observatories around Vinzier
4.53 mi
+180 ft
-180 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Vinzier (Haute-Savoie)
A short family walk in the heights of the Gavot plateau, on quiet roads and good paths. From the Chapel of Champeillant and the Oratory of Perron, you can enjoy superb panoramic views of Lake Geneva and the peaks of the Chablais as far as Mont Blanc.
The Bois du Fayet and the Piolan bog
2.90 mi
+226 ft
-217 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Paul-en-Chablais (Haute-Savoie)
An easy walk suitable for all ages, passing through the varied landscapes characteristic of the Gavot plateau: woodland, forest edges, meadows, marshes and peat bogs. Several beautiful views of the Dent d’Oche and glimpses of Lake Geneva and the Jura.
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.
Les Hauts de Saint-Paul
5.65 mi
+364 ft
-358 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul-en-Chablais (Haute-Savoie)
A hike in a very rural setting that follows paths or small roads with very little traffic. There are some beautiful views: on the way up, of the Dent d'Oche and the surrounding peaks, and on the way down, of the Jura Mountains and, in places, Lake Geneva. There are also two oratories to visit.
Lac Noir and Lac de la Beunaz
7.37 mi
+594 ft
-620 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul-en-Chablais (Haute-Savoie)
Discover two glacial lakes: Lac Noir, nestled in lush greenery, and Lac de la Beunaz, which is also a popular summer leisure destination. This hike follows paths through forests and meadows, as well as small roads with very little traffic. It offers superb panoramic views of Lake Geneva to the north and the surrounding peaks to the south.
Circular walk at the foot of Mont Baron starting from Prébuza
6.97 mi
+2,260 ft
-2,280 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chevenoz (Haute-Savoie)
An easy hike but with fairly significant elevation changes and a walking time of nearly
5 hours. Beautiful views over the Gavot plateau, Lake Geneva, the Jura and Switzerland, the Dent d’Oche massif, the mountain pastures and the Abondance valley. The final section, on the road (very little traffic), is the least pleasant.
Neuvecelle Park, Pierre Grosse and Bois du Pelloux
3.12 mi
+738 ft
-738 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Neuvecelle (Haute-Savoie)
A short hike but with some elevation! Starting from Parc de Neuvecelle, a natural area of ecological interest, you climb to the foot of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais for a route through the meadows. The return journey is mainly through pretty chestnut woods. There are several superb views of Lake Geneva along the way.
Pointe de Tréchauffé
2.21 mi
+1,152 ft
-1,152 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from La Forclaz (Haute-Savoie)
At an altitude of 1,627 metres, Pointe de Tréchauffé rises between the Dranse d'Abondance and Dranse de Morzine valleys. The route is often shaded but offers some beautiful views of these two valleys and the surrounding peaks. Superb panorama from the summit.
Maxilly loop via Petite Rive and Presles
4.40 mi
+479 ft
-459 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Maxilly-sur-Léman (Haute-Savoie)
Discover the countryside and woods that stretch along the slopes bordering Lake Geneva. Take small roads, good paths and trails, playing leapfrog with two streams rushing down from the Plateau de Gavot and the old disused railway line known as the Tonkin Line.
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