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The Plan du Salève route from Cruseilles
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31.66 mi
+3,579 ft
-3,586 ft
3 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Cruseilles (Haute-Savoie)
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.
Walks near Plan du Salève
The Pas de l'Echelle and the Lumberjacks’ Trail
3.74 mi
+2,986 ft
-837 ft
3 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Étrembières (Haute-Savoie)
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.
Tour of the canton by bike from Chêne-Bourg
23.90 mi
+551 ft
-545 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Chêne-Bougeries (Canton of Geneva)
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.
From Geneva to Évian via the ViaRhôna and the Sud-Léman route
34.66 mi
+702 ft
-755 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Genève (Canton of Geneva)
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.