Hikes to the mountain lakes

Hike through the foothills of the Cornettes de Bise, on the heights of Vacheresse. Discover the Fontaine lake and the surrounding marshes, as well as the superb view of Lake Geneva from the Sémy mountain pasture.

This section of the GR5 reaches the Trebentaz refuge from Bise. It crosses the Natura 2000 nature reserves of the Cornettes de Bise and the Mont de Grange, emblematic peaks of the Abondance valley, and the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance.

This walk offers two superb views of Lake Geneva: from the Grand Roc and arriving at the Hucel. A path to discover the hamlets of Thollon and its heritage.

A beautiful panoramic walking trail on the moutain alpine of Abondance with a view on the Switzerland and Chablais peaks, and a discovery of the mountain chalets.

This tour provides insights into the life of the Bernex pastures. If the forest is gaining ground, the pastures are still alive. Heifers can be found around farms and horses are often in the summer pasture not far from the road. Departure : "Chevrette" restaurant (Bernex)

The Lac des Plagnes is the largest lake in the Abondance valley. Accessible by car, it is located 5 km from the centre of Abondance village. A short walk around the lake to refresh yourself in a mountainous setting.

Rural landscapes, views of the Chablais peaks and Lake Geneva, discovery of the historic remains of Châteauvieux.

A magnificent hike to feel close to the mountain. Meet at the foot of the Dent d'Oche from Bernex to the chalets and then to the lakes, where you may see marmots.

A sportive hike to reach the top of the Roc de Tavaneuse, this top offer you a magnificent view of the Mont Blanc. On the way down, you can enjoy the most beautiful lake of the Chablais: the lake of Tavaneuse!

This hike leads you to the Arvouin lake, a beautiful mountain lake in the Abondance valley. The path that leads to it offers nice views. It is perfect for families. The lake being the objective of the walk!

This walk takes you to the Hucel, a site for observing migratory birds from March to May and a viewpoint over Lake Geneva. Didactic panels on the path.

An easy family loop around the resort of Thollon-les-Mémises! It offers lovely panoramic views of part of the village and the lake! Le Hucel offers a magnificent view of the lake.

In addition to its beautiful views of Lake Geneva, the Valais Alps and the French Pre-Alps, the trail will take you through the village of Larringes, which has preserved all its authenticity and will immerse you in the history of Savoy (castle).

Easy hike, between the mountain pastures of Plaine Dranse and Les Combes to reach the lake of Queysets.

Unique panorama on the shores of Lake Geneva, Switzerland, the Jura and the Chablais valleys. Site listed in the Michelin Guide which describes this place as "the most beautiful observatory on Lake Geneva".

A hike that takes you to the Col de l'Aup Couti with a view of Lac de Montriond, then on to the Chalets de Lens.

This itinerary allows you to walk around the Mont César (1548 m) and the Colombière (1512 m) and to cover a mountain atmosphere with alternating views of Lake Geneva and the Dent d'Oche.

A really lovely hike over high mountain pastures and forests, with magnificent views of the jagged mountains, the Natura 2000 sites of Cornettes de Bise and Mont de Grange. The impressive cliff faces of Mont Chauffé contrast with the gentle slopes of summer grazing land.

A family walk in the middle of pastures, with beautiful views of Mémises, Mont César and Dent d'Oche as well as Lake Geneva.

This hike takes you to the Rosay viewpoint (712 m) along the GR du littoral du Léman. Along the way you will discover the biodiversity of this area: remarkable trees, chestnut groves and orchards.

Discover the two mountain lakes of Abondance, the Lac des Plagnes and the Lac de Tavaneuse, a magnificent day trip.

Enjoy the view of Lake Geneva and the surrounding mountains from the top of the Château d'Oche. You may even meet ibexes on your way.

This route takes hikers in the footsteps of the famous Meillerie stones which were transported from Meillerie to Lausanne or Geneva on Savoy boats. The "bacounis" were the men whose profession was to load the boats. Departure at the pier of Meillerie.

A lovely hike in the Abondance mountain pastures, with lovely views of Mont de Grange, the Valon de Pertuis and the Piron cliffs. You'll also reach the Cubourré site and the Plagnes lake, a Unesco Geopark.

Easy hike with a panorama of the Bernese Alps or the Jura mountains, Lake Geneva, and on the other side, the chain of Memises. Departure : Maxilly town hall

On this hike, discover one of Abondance's lakes, Lac de Tavaneuse lac de Tavaneuse, reputed to be one of the most beautiful in the Chablais region.

A beautiful hike from the Col de Bassachaux. Panoramic views of the Portes du Soleil area, Mont de Grange, Mont Blanc, Dents du Midi, Lake Montriond...

This itinerary allows you to walk around the Mont César (1548 m) and the Colombière (1512 m) and to cover a mountain atmosphere with alternating views of Lake Geneva and the Dent d'Oche.

During the ascent to the chalet of Sur le Bord, a beautiful forest of spruces offers itself to you. This conifer, too often confused with its cousin the fir, is essential to the ecosystem of the subalpine layer.

Discover in walking one of the most beautiful lake of the Chablais!

A nice easy and accessible hike, ideal for a family, to discover mountain hiking in a magnificent setting and to understand the geological evolution of this Unesco Geopark site!

A sporty hike that will take you to discover the Plagnes lake and the Tavaneuse lake, on the foothills of one of the many peaks of the Chablais massif: La Pointe d'Ardens.

The outing goes through the park of Neuvecelle classified natural area and allows to discover the architectural heritage of the main hotels of Evian, the funicular dating back from 1905 and the chapel of Maraiche dating from the 12th century.

A hike without difficulties to contemplate the lake of Arvouin, the mountains of Chablais and sumptuous landscapes on the summits of La Chapelle d'Abondance.

A hike between the Abondance and Aulps valleys. All along the way, discoveries await you such as the Serranants mountain pasture, the col de Savolaire or the Damoz des Moulins lake.

A beautiful hike which starts from the centre of the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance and offers superb views of the Cornettes de Bise, the lake of Arvouin, the village and the valley of Abondance.

A family-friendly and slightly sporty walk through pastures and villages. Enjoy the beautiful views of the Mémises, Mont César and the Dent d'Oche, as well as Lake Geneva.

The route goes through Saint Gingolph, a half-French and half Swiss border village ; then Novel, a typical mountain village. On the Swiss side, the trail passes at the foot of the imposing wall of the "Tomb of the Germans".

Starting from the village of Bonnevaux, a nice sporty hike that offers you a central panorama of the Chablais massif.

Nice hike that lead you through very differents environments : from vineyards located on the edge of Dranse river to dry forests on sunny sides or orchards and pastures. Departure : next to "Larry" area, Marin.

A mountain hike on the heights of Lake Geneva to discover the lake of Lovenex between France and Switzerland.

pleasant walk in the hamlets of Lugrin, set back from the traffic, to discover a very particular traditional architecture (chapels, farms, ...).

Champeillant is a remarkable site, part of the Geopark Chablais. Its offers a 360 ° view of Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc, Chablais, Jura and the Vaud Alps. This loop crosses rural landscapes of the Gavot plateau.

World famous for its mineral water, Evian is also a spa town that cultivates its rich historical and natural heritage. This walk will help you discover the richness of Evian's heritage.

Put your steps in those of the many workers of the quarries located on the banks of the lake. The trail offers many views on the lake and the Mémises massif. Departure : "Les Combes", Lugrin

This urban walk, known as the "Promenade", allows visitors to discover Evian-les-Bains and Neuvecelle from the heights with a view to Lake Geneva. As a bonus, test a trip to the Belle Epoque aboard the funicular.

A discovery of the two lakes of Abondance: Les Plagnes and Tavaneuse, famous as the one of the most beautiful moutain lake of the Chablais!

A lovely loop that takes you to Lac de Darbon and crosses its mountain pastures, with many pretty viewpoints!

A hike of medium difficulty, which will allow you to cross the authentic mountain pastures of the Chablais and to discover the Darbon lake, nestled under the beautiful peaks which surround it.

The Balcon du Léman invites you to discover the mountains overlooking Lake Geneva. This linear itinerary runs from Bioge (La Vernaz) to Novel and offers magnificent views of the lake and the Chablais mountains.

The Saint Paul loop and its lakes is an accessible walk that allows you to discover the surroundings of the village of Saint Paul en Chablais and the preserved wetlands that surround it. Easy hike.

This hike takes you to Lac d'Arvouin, a beautiful mountain lake in the Abondance valley. You will then reach the Col d'Arvouin. The path that leads up to the pass offers lovely views.

This trail links three lakes and is great fun for all the family.

The GR©5 is one of the most prestigious hiking routes in France. This linear route goes from Saint-Gingolph to the Bise pass. Beyond Bise pass you can follow it to Nice.

The path leads from the edge of the plateau, with its plunging view over Lake Geneva, to the more intimate territory of the Maravant valley (meaning "bad ravine"). The Saint-Martin de Champanges church (starting point) dates from 1720.

Discover the lake of La Beunaz and the black lake in Sain-Paul-en-Chablais. An ideal walk for families.