Neydens walks

A circular route leading to the Notre-Dame de la Salette Chapel. It is signposted in yellow in both directions, following the route from one signpost (location) to the next. Signs attached to the posts indicate the directions. Pictograms (in accordance with FFRP regulations) make it easier to find your way between two points. The local name for this circular route is “Ney-O V1”, standing for Neydens West Variant 1.

A lovely walk through the countryside around Saint-Julien and Geneva, straddling the border between Switzerland and France.Lovely views of the Salève, the Jura, the Vuache and the very pretty surrounding countryside.Ideal on fine winter’s days as it’s at a low altitude.The fact that it’s classified as a medium-difficulty walk is mainly down to the length of the route (around 13 km); apart from that, the walk is easy going, even with teenagers.

A short walk for a late afternoon on the Salève.

A circular trail that showcases the many facets of Salève: climb up via the Orjobet Cave, pass through the Trou de la Tine, Vire de la Corraterie, viewpoint towards Mont Blanc and Rochers de Faverges, viewpoints from the Observatory over Geneva and Lake Geneva, descent via the Grande Gorge and return to the start by passing under the large rock climbing routes.

The title of this hike sums up the route, and once you reach the heights of Salève, you can enjoy numerous views of the Genevois, Lake Geneva and the Mont Blanc massif. Please note that there are a few tricky sections between the Orjobet Cave (2) and La Corraterie (4).

The Salève in Haute Savoie is a bit like the mountain of the people of Geneva. The Grotte d'Orjobet still bears the stamp of the CAS (Swiss Alpine Club). From Le Coin, a steady climb takes you to the cave, which you can then cross. After a final climb, you come out onto the plateau, which is also an alpine pasture. The view is simply magnificent.

During this hike, you can admire the views of Lake Geneva and the Jura from La Thuile, then from the Grand Piton. You’ll take a short detour to the Grotte du Diable. For three-quarters of the hike, you’ll be sheltered from the sun.

Discover the Maison du Salève, the Chartreuse de Pomier and the mysterious Bois des Fées An easy hike, even for children, that is both cultural and fun.

A pleasant little walk starting from the Maison du Salève car park, above Pomier, with a section on the Petites Croix trail, to Les Convers. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash.

A pleasant walk starting from La Croisette, with a loop route at the top of Salève, on a short section of the "Balcon du Léman". The Salève des Pitons (or Pitons) is not the most spectacular part of Mont Salève, but it nevertheless offers exceptional views (the Franco-Genevan basin, the Jura mountain range, the Geneva harbour/Petit-lac, the Vaud and Valais Alps, the Arve Valley, the Chablais, the Mont Blanc range, the Bornes, the Aravis, etc.).

This is a pleasant hike, with beautiful views of the Mont Blanc range in the first part. From the cable car station, the Geneva basin spreads out below you.

Straddling the municipalities of Vers and Viry, this charming little circular walk takes you along the ancient paths of the Pays du Vuache. During this walk, you can choose to make a round trip to the Notre-Dame des Voyageurs Chapel. From the top of this oratory, a stunning panoramic view of the Geneva plain, surrounded by the Jura and Salève mountain ranges, awaits you. A picnic area is available for your use.

A lovely circular walk through the agricultural plain of Viry, taking you on a journey of discovery through the history of the commune and its former parishes. Ten information panels mark the route.

Just a stone’s throw from Carouge, explore the Drize valley, then the paths in the municipality of Troinex.

Created as part of a project to explore cross-border heritage along the paths of the Geneva basin, this circular walk takes you from Malagny (Viry / France) to Avusy and Sézegnin (Switzerland). As you pass through the three villages, you’ll be able to enjoy a well-preserved built heritage, including Champlong Castle, Avusy Church, the fountains of Sézegnin and the bridges over the River Laire. You’ll also appreciate the diversity of the natural environments you’ll encounter, including the woods of Humilly, the remarkable protected biotope of the Teppes de la Repentance, the banks of the River Laire and the vineyards of the Geneva Champagne region.

Starting from Pas de l’Échelle, a lovely route that ends at the upper station of the Salève cable car, passing through the Vallon de Monnetier, the Bûcherons trail, the top of the Petite Gorge and the summit plateau. A hike featuring some very exposed sections, reserved for those with absolutely no fear of heights, and requiring the utmost caution.

A walk along a very sunny route, particularly well-suited to the winter cold. The first half of the route roughly follows the French-Swiss border and rejoins it at the end. No particular difficulties apart from the distance (which can be shortened). There’s quite a lot of tarmac, but this avoids the mud on the dirt tracks during the wet season.

From Geneva to Salève in 2 hours and 800 metres of elevation gain.

Set in the heart of the Geneva countryside, this lovely circular walk allows you to discover the region’s agricultural traditions, as you make your way through the fields and crops of the plain. You’ll also pass through the magnificent Bois aux Reynauds and enjoy stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains!

A very varied route, passing through the historic village of Sierne, the Étang des Petites Îles, the village of Veyrier, its woods and the banks of the Arve.

Starting from Lac des Dronières in Cruseilles, follow a steady climb to reach the Plan du Salève. Continue to the Col des Pitons, then descend to the small resort of La Croisette. There is then a short climb before beginning a 10 km descent to Monnetier. At Murraz, you then climb back up towards La Croisette, and at Chez Tournier, you turn off onto the D215 towards Le Sappey, before continuing at a leisurely pace to the lake car park.

A circular trail, ideal for discovering the different facets of the Petit Salève. As this part of the Salève is quite busy, set off early in the morning or avoid weekends.

Easy hike on the rural plateau of Les Bornes, with open views of the Salève, Aravis and Chablais mountains. Directional signs and a few markers.

This hike takes you up to the Salève via a (steep) climb up the wooded slope, following the route of the old funicular railway to reach the cable car station and then the Observatory. Once on the Salève ridge, you can enjoy the many remarkable views over Geneva, Lake Geneva, the Jura Mountains and unforgettable panoramas across the entire Mont Blanc range.

Explore a former circular bend in the Rhône which has become a nature reserve since the river was straightened in 1938.

A beautiful cycle route linking Les Eaux-Vives in Geneva to the Hilton Évian-les-Bains, mainly following the southern shore of Lake Geneva. The route passes through Cologny, Vésenaz, Anières and Hermance before crossing the French border. It then continues via Chens-sur-Léman, Messery, Nernier, Yvoire, Excenevex, Sciez and Thonon-les-Bains. Between Thonon and Évian, the route follows the ViaRhôna corridor via the port of Rives, Ripaille Castle, Saint-Disdille, the Dranse delta and Amphion-les-Bains. The route alternates between cycle paths, greenways, shared minor roads and a few urban sections. It is generally easy to cycle, but is not entirely separated from traffic.

A tour of Geneva city centre that takes in the main tourist attractions of the old town, including the port and all its hustle and bustle.

Walk starting from the Chosal farm, including the Land Art trail and its twenty or so installations in the heart of nature.

Here is a double circular route that stays at low altitude, making it suitable for all seasons. It first takes you on a Land Art route at the Ferme de Chosal, then follows the right bank of the Usses upstream to the Ponts de la Caille, passing by the former thermal spa site of the Bains de la Caille, before returning along the wooded left bank.

A short bike ride in the Geneva countryside. Ideal for families. It starts gently on a section of the greenway, which you then leave before returning to it briefly before the finish. The ride passes through Chêne-Bourg, then heads into Champel, Bout du Monde and Veyrier, before completing a beautiful circular loop through the countryside. The ride then continues to Thonex, Puplinge, Choulex and Vandoeuvres. Be patient at the end, as the roads are narrow and you may encounter motorists travelling in the opposite direction on one-way streets.

A short walk along the river that offers a gentle invitation to slow down and reconnect with the landscape. From the moment the path meets the water’s edge, the steady flow of the river sets a calm rhythm, guiding each step forward. Sunlight glints on the surface, shifting with the breeze, while reeds and grasses sway quietly along the banks. Even in familiar surroundings, a riverside walk can feel like a small journey, revealing subtle changes in light, sound, and colour as the route unfolds.

An easy circular walk. 

Circular walk starting from Les Usses, at the hamlet of Chez les Gay. Climb via Le Muralet, passing by Marlioz Castle, the forest and its chapel, then on to Le Sion. Arrival at Pierre 33, descent to Minzier, and return via the Route de la Forêt and the Chemin du Muralet. A fairly easy walk, even though the climbs are quite steep; the paths are passable, although sometimes muddy.

Short, easy walk with some interesting views.