La Rippe walks

Horse riding excursion starting at Bonmont Golf Club and ending at Sauverny.

Open from 16 April to 30 November, subject to snow conditions. A challenging and immersive hike to the summit of La Dôle (1,677 m). From Le Fleutron, the route alternates between deep forests, open ridges and high-altitude pastures. After crossing the French-Swiss border, you will reach one of the iconic peaks of the Swiss Jura, offering a 360° panorama of Lake Geneva, the Alps and Mont Blanc. This demanding but spectacular route crosses unspoilt natural areas in the heart of the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park and the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve. Dogs are not allowed, even on a lead. Please respect the regulations in force to preserve this remarkable environment (see the practical information section).

A beautiful Franco-Swiss hike to the Dôle, offering magnificent panoramic views of the Jura to the north, Lake Geneva to the south, the northern Alps and, consequently, Mont Blanc.

One of many routes to reach this distinctive summit with its radar station visible from anywhere in the Lake Geneva basin. Magnificent panorama from the Eiger to the Écrins, via Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva (orientation table). Chamois galore for early risers, rarer during the day due to high visitor numbers. Marked route, also accessible in winter with snowshoes or cross-country skis, with a few variations.

Near La Greffière, I suggest you head for the summit of La Dôle whilst walking around it.Along the way, there are magnificent landscapes to discover, and with a bit of luck you might spot a few chamois.

A lovely, easy walk taking you through the Jura forests and mountain pastures above Vesancy, a charming historic village in the Pays de Gex. Please note! Hiking is not permitted between 15 December and 30 June

This beautiful hike will take you to the summit of La Dôle at an altitude of 1,677 metres, where you can enjoy breathtaking views. A steep path through the mountain pastures will lead you to this unmistakable peak with its dome housing the Geneva airport radar. On the descent, you will no doubt see herds of chamois frolicking in the scree below the summit ridge. The rest of the route takes you along dirt tracks, roads and grassy paths over much less rugged terrain, but often offering magnificent views.

This route respects the work of the piste groomers in winter. It is a magnificent walk which, from the arrival at the Col de Porte, allows you to admire the view of Lake Geneva and the Alps, including Mont Blanc, for the rest of the route.

Without doubt, the shortest path up to the summit of La Dôle (1677m altitude) from the French side of the border. In good weather, the views are breathtaking and go on for over 250km: from the Swiss Alps to Mont Blanc and on to the Vanoise and the Ecrins, all of this with plunging views down over Geneva and its lake.

Panoramic view of Lake Geneva, the Alps, the high Jura mountains and the Pays de Gex

Circular route from the village of Saint-Cergue to La Dôle, 1,677m, the second highest peak in the Swiss Jura. Ascent via the summit of La Barillette then the Col de Porte. Descent via the Chalet de la Dôle and the Le Vuarne valley. There are numerous options to shorten the entire circular loop, as it consists of three separate circular loops. Can be done in summer or winter (snowshoes).

A pleasant route through the Massif des Tuffes to explore the highest point of the Les Rousses alpine ski resort.

A lovely circular walk starting from the Givrine train stop on the Nyon–Saint-Cergues–Morez line. A gentle stroll through the pastures of the Swiss Jura, a stone’s throw from the French border, which presents no particular difficulty. Many sections are tarmac-surfaced, but you can walk on the short grass at the side of the path at any time.

A walk through unspoilt nature, across meadows, woods and scree slopes, following beautiful valleys with views of the Alps. The highlight of this walk is, of course, the Creux du Croue, a deep and magnificent depression.

A pleasant walk along boardwalks through a marshy area with themed information panels about the local flora and fauna. Starting from the hamlet known as ‘Les Îles’, an educational trail runs alongside the Crans Canal. This canal, also known as the Coppet Canal, has been used since 1265 to divert part of the waters of the Versoix towards Bogis and Commugny in Switzerland. The rich variety of flora and fauna (reeds, alders, oaks, lungwort, etc.) found here is highlighted by themed information boards. As you cross the Bidonnes marsh on wooden footbridges, you may spot beavers. Finally, an observation deck offers a superb view of this fragile ecosystem, where a herd of hardy cows helps to prevent natural reforestation.