Tour du Roc de Chère

Discover the whole of Lake Annecy from this rock in Charvines between Menthon-Saint-Bernard and Talloires, which is home to a magnificent golf course.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.33 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 30 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 229 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 225 m

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    Highest point: 647 m
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    Lowest point: 479 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park before the entrance to the Talloires golf course, on the right-hand side of the road, opposite the school bus stop.

(D:A) Cross the road and take the path going up to the right of the bus stop (hiking signs). At the first fork (Grange d'Echarvines), take the left path. Then take the first path on the right. At the crossroads of four paths, go straight ahead. Stop at the viewpoint on the right of the route for a first glimpse of the lake and its surroundings.

(1) Retrace your steps and continue along the route. When you reach the Belvédère de la Crête, turn left for a magnificent view of the small lake, Talloires, Doussard, Talloires, etc

(2) Retrace your steps and take the rocky path on the left, which descends steeply. At the bottom of this first descent, continue straight ahead towards Echarvines and the Belvédère du Roc de Chère. Continue downhill. At the bottom of this second descent, turn left to reach a new viewpoint offering the most complete view of the lake.

(3) Retrace your steps and rejoin the route on the left. At the three-way junction, turn left and continue along the path on the right. At the next fork, keep left, cross the woods and arrive at the golf course fence.

(4) Follow this fence on the left, then take the path through the woods away from the golf course. Turn right onto the path that leads back to the golf course at the first gate. Go through the gate and take the path that runs along the left side of the golf course.

(5) At hole number 5, follow the signs for "promeneurs" (walkers) (to avoid disturbing golfers and for your safety). Go through a second gate and continue along the path. At the fork, continue straight ahead towards Menthon Saint Bernard. After stopping at the tomb of Hippolyte Taine (philosopher and historian), continue for 250 to 300 metres along the road to enjoy a final view of the lake and admire some beautiful properties.

(6) Turn around and retrace your steps. Pass through the two barriers and you will come back to the golf course fence after passing through the woods

(4) From this point, forget the route you took on the way there and continue along the golf course fence, sometimes straying a little from it. When you reach the Grange d'Echarvines crossroads, turn left to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 549 m - Car park before the entrance to the golf course
  2. 1 : km 0.79 - alt. 624 m - Viewpoint to the right of the route - View of the - Lac d'Annecy (Haute-Savoie)
  3. 2 : km 1.03 - alt. 634 m - Crête viewpoint
  4. 3 : km 1.2 - alt. 615 m - Belvédère du Roc de Chère
  5. 4 : km 1.84 - alt. 584 m - Start of the round trip
  6. 5 : km 2.48 - alt. 559 m - Hole no. 5
  7. 6 : km 3.71 - alt. 479 m - Menthon Saint Bernard
  8. S/E : km 6.33 - alt. 548 m - Car park before the entrance to the golf course

This route passes through a sensitive area where specific rules may apply:

In the nearby area

Lake Annecy, Château de Menthon St Bernard, Talloires, etc., and for mountain lovers, Le Veyrier, La Tournette, Le Semnoz, etc.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 43 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.1 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
User 10655062

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Well-marked paths. A slight uncertainty when passing along the gulf.

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GOGO
GOGO

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

We have done this walk many times because it is short, relatively easy and offers some nice views of the lake.
Imagine our surprise when we arrived at the barrier (between 4 and 5) that allowed us to take the path along the golf course, inside the grounds of the course, it is true.
The gate has been replaced by an electric fence and a sign prohibiting access to the path mentioned above. As a result, the walk is now more than 3 km shorter.
The strange thing about this is that the signposting has not been changed in any way, the various maps of the walk distributed along the route are still the same, and next to the no entry sign, the sign indicating that you are entering a shared space is still in place
In conclusion, from point 4 onwards, unless you want to walk a few hundred metres further, there is no point in continuing to point 5. The walk is therefore reduced to a short loop of about 3 km.

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Tidal
Tidal

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Busy trail : Yes

The route is mostly in the woods and not very interesting, and the 5-6 km round trip doesn't offer any beautiful views.
Viewpoint 3 is beautiful.

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crhistine
crhistine

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

excellent hike, very easy so lots of people, well shaded and beautiful location.

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Jyfop88
Jyfop88

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Very beautiful place with lovely views

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Gil4571
Gil4571

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 11, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Busy trail : Yes

This route is of no interest to tourists visiting the area. It is entirely in the woods with two small viewpoints over the lake (obscured by vegetation).
The name "belvedere" is pretentious; an orientation table would be useful.
There is only one bench for hikers to rest on.
Very busy due to a school with 60 children!....

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tarin
tarin

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A very beautiful hike with no particular difficulties. Not very busy, but we did it in September.

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Hervé Po.
Hervé Po.

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

It's a great hike! Beautiful views. Very shady.

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aline gereys
aline gereys

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 15, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very beautiful hike with children and people over 80; everyone enjoyed the views of the lake and the woods, where the little ones kept busy building and improving huts while the grown-ups took advantage of the coolness and the restful beauty of the surroundings to take a nap after the picnic.

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COMAN
COMAN

Sorry
I just loaded it without any problems
Perhaps you have a connection problem
Best regards

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Chrysara
Chrysara

Unable to download the hike!?

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PatGilles34
PatGilles34

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A lovely short walk in the forest, very pleasant today as it was warm. The section around the golf course was very good, but the tomb was of little interest given the wasteland around it. Beautiful views of the lake. Thank you to the author.

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Nelly bsw
Nelly bsw

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Superb hike... With a view of the lake...
But it's a bit confusing... There are too many options...
At the same time, we go there to walk 😉

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RandoschezViso
RandoschezViso

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A beautiful, easy and safe walk, not too long, which can be done in many different ways and in various directions, so it's easy to get lost. Beautiful views of the lake. You are constantly in the forest, sheltered from the sun.

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mullerkohl
mullerkohl

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Great hike sheltered from the wind on Saturday, 20 March 2021, with beautiful views of the lake.

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