Hikes

Easy walk to décourvrir Châtel and the Abondance valley from the heighs and some traditional wooden farmhouses. From the village center, climb to Petit Châtel. Area to park, on the left, at the corner.

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".

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.

Medium level hike. Magnificent view from the summit of Lake Geneva to Mont-Blanc. You will cross the chalets of Autigny and discover the imposing ridge of Mont Chauffé.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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)

Discover the "Sur Bayard" waterfall in La Chapelle d'Abondance. Abundant in spring, thanks to the melting snow, and also in autumn, during the rainy period, it invites you to enjoy a moment of coolness during the summer.

Drift away through educational stops along the waterside in this remarkable protected area.

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 hike in the heart of the Cornettes de Bise Natura 2000 site to discover the high mountain pastures of the Abondance valley and its exceptional natural environment..

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!

A hike characteristic of the landscapes and activities of the mid-mountain region, between lakes and summits, forests and pastures. It will take you from alpine chalets to forests, from exceptional viewpoints to the stream running down the mountain.

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.

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

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

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

Much of the route is in the he Mont-de-Grange reserve, established in 1984. By being discreet and with a little patience, you may be able to observe chamois, mountain sheep and marmots . Difficulty level : medium .

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 village and the valley of Abondance.

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 hike that takes you to the Raille mountain pasture below the Cornettes de Bise.

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.

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.

This walk follows the footsteps of former smugglers and customs officers who criss-crossed the region until the 1950s.

This hike takes you to the Tête des Fieux (1172 m) with a breathtaking view of the Dent d'Oche and Lake Geneva!

The GRP Littoral du Léman itinerary will take you from St Gingolph to Chens-sur-Léman to discover the lakeside scenery. With 2000m of positive gradient over 7 stages, this itinerary is ideal for taking your first steps on a GR.

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.

During this walk you will cross mountain pastures and forests to reach Pointe du Midi, which offers you a magnificent panoramic view of the Valley and neighbouring Switzerland. Maybe you will see chamois there......

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

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.

Circuit traversing the very rich religious heritage of the village. On the path, church, chapels, oratories, crosses and the famous cave of Maupas: imitation of the cave of Lourdes.

Throughout the walk, you will discover some beautiful examples of local architecture in which the famous Abondance cheese is still made in the traditional way.

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

A hike for very good walkers around the Mont Chauffé, which has a Mediterranean-type biotope. You may see chamois, ibex, marmots, black grouse or a golden eagle?

A sporty, family-friendly hike that offers a magnificent view of Lake Geneva, the Dent d'Oche, and Mont Blanc.

This fourth stage of the GRP Littoral du Léman will take you from Champanges to Thonon-les-Bains. Along the Dranse, then on a rural path to the Chataigneraie park, you will then walk along the lake of Geneva to the center of Thonon-les-Bains.

The Mont Baron express hike allows access to a breathtaking view of the lake and mountains without too much difficulties.

The Mont Baron express hike allows access to a breathtaking view of the lake and mountains without too much difficulties.

A tour to discover the Abondance cheese and the goat cheese. From the Pointe des Folly, the landscape of the Valley of Abondance is very nice!

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.

An easy, family-friendly loop around the Thollon-les-Mémises resort! It offers lovely panoramic views over part of the village and the lake!

Enjoy a pleasant hike without great difficulty below the Mémises. You will cross wooded paths to reach a very beautiful little clearing with magical colors.

A hike on the heights of La Chapelle d'Abondance, which offers beautiful panoramas of the Abondance valley and the mountains of the French and Swiss Chablais.

A beautiful out-and-back hike from the village of Thollon-les-Mémises to the summit of the Mémises mountain. One of the most beautiful views of Lake Geneva!

A sporty, family-friendly hike that offers a magnificent view of Lake Geneva, the Dent d'Oche, and Mont Blanc.

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.

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!

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!

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 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.

Go to the left of the chapel in Très Ies Pierres and continue along the track until it forks. Turn right onto a wide road that climbs steadily through the forest past waterfalls until it reaches the Boudimes high pasture.

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!

Beautiful and sportive hike starting from the valley of Abondance. Exceptional landscapes in the heart of the protected natural area of Mont de Grange.

A beautiful hike to La Chapelle d'Abondance, offering superb views of the Cornettes de Bise and the Abondance valley.

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 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 first stage of the GRP Litorral du Léman will take you from Saint Gingolph to Meilleirie. You'll start off by the lake and then climb up to admire the view of Lake Geneva.

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

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.

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

Easy, family-friendly walk along the Ugine river. An easy hike in a rural setting, with superb views of the surrounding peaks.

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.

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

The small hamlet "the Mont" is situated in the uplands of Abondance. It is composed of traditionnal farms around a chapel. The architecture and the place are typical of the local habitat of the Vallée d'Abondance

20 km of riverside walks, from the center of the village of Abondance to the hamlet of Très-les-Pierres in Châtel. The trail is easy to walk and accessible to all: families, athletes, children, the elderly and strollers.

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

From Super Chatel top station, take the track to the right that rises towards Switzerland. At Conche lake, which marks the border, retrace your steps and head in the direction of Mouille lake on the left.

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.

A beautiful round trip of about fifteen kilometres along the Dranse river, between Abondance and La Chapelle d'Abondance. Ideal for families!

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".

Mont de Grange is a Natura 2000 and hunting reserve. This hike enables to discover a nature shared between wildlife and alpine pastures. This itinerary offers you beautiful views of Abondance, La Chapelle d'Abondance and Châtel.

Hiking in the "Mont de Grange" hunting reserve, which has more than 500 chamois deer and mouflon sheep. Pertuis is also an area where marmottes have been reintroduced. Enjoy your walk.

Short sporting itinerary from the Abondance valley. Exceptional landscapes in the heart of the protected natural area of Mont de Grange.

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.

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

Hike from Bassachaux pass . Panoramic view on the Portes du Soleil mountains, the Mont de Grange, the Mont Blanc , the Dents du Midi , Montriond lake ...

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

This easy hike on the heights of the valley of Abondance takes you to the chalets of Mouet. A beautiful panorama on the summits of the valley and the Swiss Alps awaits you!

In the heart of the Mont de Grange hunting reserve, you will follow forest paths to reach the Trebentaz refuge. Magnificent views of the Valais and Vaud Swiss Alps await you.

A walk in the forest starting from the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance with a passage near the deer park and along the stream of Chevenne, ideal for discovering the diversity of trees and mountain flowers with the children.

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.

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.

This hike crosses the Alpage de l'Essert where Abondance cheese and goat's cheese are made during the summer. A beautiful view of the Mont de Grange and Abondance awaits you along the way.