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Col du Feu and Mont d'Hermone from Jouvernaisinaz
Visorando Member
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.
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.
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.
Mont d'Hermone and Montagne des Soeurs from Vailly
5.69 mi
+1,572 ft
-1,572 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Vailly (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
This hike offers superb panoramic views of Lake Geneva and follows the entire ridge line of a modestly high peak. This circular route offers a more original and varied approach than the usual climb from the Col du Feu. Some sections require caution.
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.
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.
Balcony above the Dranse river at the start of the hike in Armoy
4.12 mi
+630 ft
-623 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Armoy (Haute-Savoie)
A short hike that ends at a dead end... This is an opportunity to venture into a little-visited forest and walk along the slopes overlooking the Dranse River above its gorges. Expect to find damp vegetation where moss grows freely.
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.
Les Promenis and the Grand Marais de Cervens
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.
Exploring the Thonon-les-Bains Forest
5.89 mi
+702 ft
-673 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Thonon-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie)
This route will allow you to explore the Thonon-les-Bains forest without walking along the same path twice. The walk is mapped out and described in its long version (9.5 km). A shorter version (6.5 km) is also possible, but with fewer parking spaces available.
This walk is ideal for getting back into the swing of things after a break.
From Thonon-les-Bains to the Châteaux des Allinges
8.39 mi
+1,280 ft
-1,253 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Thonon-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie)
Two hikes in one! A pleasant walk that takes place mostly under trees (oaks, beeches and chestnuts), leading to the Châteaux des Allinges, where you can enjoy a beautiful view of Lake Geneva on one side and the Pre-Alps on the other. If the climb to the castle puts you off, you can cut the hike short without enjoying the view from the castle ruins.
A short walk on the outskirts of Thonon-les-Bains
1.88 mi
+213 ft
-213 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Thonon-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie)
Got an hour to spare to relax? Then this short walk is just the thing for you! On the outskirts of Thonon-les-Bains, this walk of about an hour combines uphill, flat and downhill sections. Being short, it’s ideal for training for longer hikes or for gauging your fitness (you can do the circular route several times). As the route runs entirely through the forest, you’ll be in the shade in summer and can gather chestnuts in autumn.
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.
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.