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Publier walks
On the heights of Amphion
Visorando Member
3.47 mi
+436 ft
-407 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Publier (Haute-Savoie)
A short walk but with some steep sections. The route is mostly shaded but offers several beautiful views of Lake Geneva.
On the shores of Lake Geneva between Amphion and the Dranse Delta
2.72 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Publier (Haute-Savoie)
A short walk along the shores of Lake Geneva, with lovely views of the Swiss shore. The route passes through several public parks with beautiful, majestic trees and a small reed bed. Swimming is possible in season (July–September).
The old mills of Maravant
4.77 mi
+400 ft
-377 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Haute-Savoie
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 circular loop between Champanges and Thièze
3.36 mi
+200 ft
-207 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Champanges (Haute-Savoie)
A short walk through the countryside with beautiful views of Lake Geneva and the peaks of the Mémises-Borée-Oche massif.
Tour of the Gavot Plateau
21.99 mi
+1,742 ft
-1,726 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Champanges (Haute-Savoie)
Situated at an altitude of between 700 and 900 metres, the Gavot Plateau offers superb panoramic views: to the north over Lake Geneva, and to the east over the nearby Mémises-Oche massif. This cycle route, mainly along winding country lanes, allows you to discover these panoramic views as well as the region’s rich religious heritage (shrines and small chapels).
The Chapel of Champeillant and the Oratories of Champanges and Féternes
7.30 mi
+738 ft
-719 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Champanges (Haute-Savoie)
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.
Circular loop between Champanges and Larringes
4.36 mi
+318 ft
-335 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Champanges (Haute-Savoie)
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.
The Vineyards of Marin
3.56 mi
+538 ft
-538 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Haute-Savoie
The Marin vineyard is one of three vineyards on the French shore of Lake Geneva. This hike takes you through the vineyards, along the Dranse river and up to higher ground to enjoy beautiful panoramic views of Lake Geneva.
Along the Dranse from Vongy to Branlecul
2.32 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Thonon-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie)
A short walk through shrubby vegetation, with some lovely stretches along the banks of the Dranse, just before it flows into Lake Geneva.
A circular walk to the Champeillant Chapel from Larringes
4.36 mi
+344 ft
-351 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Larringes (Haute-Savoie)
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.
The Oratory of Perron
6.85 mi
+404 ft
-417 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Larringes (Haute-Savoie)
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.
The Dranse Delta Nature Reserve
1.62 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Thonon-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie)
Formed by the confluence of the Dranse d'Abondance, the Dranse de Morzine and the Brevon, the Dranse flows into Lake Geneva at the border between the municipalities of Thonon-les-Bains and Publier. A nature reserve has been created around the small delta it forms, which is home to many birds and a diverse range of flora. This short walk takes you through the reserve to the mouth of the Dranse.
On the shores of Lake Geneva, Ripaille Castle
3.42 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Thonon-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie)
Once the home of the Dukes of Savoy, Ripaille Castle is well worth a visit. This short walk offers an original way to get there, following the shore of Lake Geneva as closely as possible. It’s a great way to combine the pleasure of walking with that of culture and heritage!
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.
The Henri IV lime tree and the Gerbaz mills
4.45 mi
+430 ft
-420 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Féternes (Haute-Savoie)
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.
Short circular loop around Neuvecelle
3.56 mi
+505 ft
-499 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Neuvecelle (Haute-Savoie)
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.
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 Forest of Larringes and some drinking fountains in the Pays de Gavot
4.02 mi
+269 ft
-269 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Larringes (Haute-Savoie)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.