Féternes walks

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An easy walk but with fairly significant elevation changes and a walking time of nearly5 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, along a road (with very little traffic), is the least pleasant. ⚠️ Please note: 8 August 2026, new report from a user >Important information: access to the summit of Mont Baron is strictly prohibited. >We attempted to reach it from Vacheresse, but on arriving at Le Replain, signs indicated that the alpine pastures of Les Boeufs, Mont Baron and Les Grandes Heures were part of private property and were therefore off-limits to walkers from Vacheresse and Bernex. >All the relevant directions on the official beige signposts have either been crossed out, covered with tape or replaced.

A short walk with a moderate climb, alternating between suburban sections and woodland trails. There are some lovely views of Lake Geneva along the way.

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.

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.

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.

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.