Begin of tour: Cologny
Access starting point: by Bus oder by car to Cologny
Point of arrival: Beach and harbor of Hermance
Access point of arrival: back to Geneva by bus or ship connections to Nyon, Geneva, F-Yvoire
Hiking time: 3 (hours, minutes)
Physical fitness: easy
Difficulty: easy
Difference in elevation: 60 m
Culmination point: 460 m
Season: all year -
Gastronomy: Auberge d'Hermance, Tel 022 751 13 68
Auberge du Lion d'Or, Gourmet restaurant. Place Pierre-Gautier 5, Cologny
Cologny to Hermance
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After a majestic path between fields and vineyards with view of Lake Léman, the small path along the brook of Hermance appears cosy and intimate in comparison. It leads to the small village of Hérmance with its old streets, its harbor, beach and terraces.
Lord Byron visited Percy and Mary Shelley in Cologny near Geneva in the year 1816. He inspired Mary to create the monster "Frankenstein" and his companion John William Polidori to create the figure of the "vampire". The impressions gathered on this tranquil hike will quickly make you forget about Frankenstein. Once you reach Hérmance, the lake promenade and the fine restaurants serving fresh filets of perch will invite you to tarry awhile.
Other attraction: Fondation Martin Bodmer, Cologny: Mario Bottas new subterranean museum houses one of the most important privately owned libraries.
Other attraction: Fondation Martin Bodmer, Cologny: Mario Bottas new subterranean museum houses one of the most important privately owned libraries.
The careful planning of a hiking tour will ensure that you also derive the maximum pleasure and enjoyment from it. Please take the time to contact the local information centre and enquire about route and weather conditions before setting off. Your intended hiking trail may be fully or partially closed, depending on the time of year and weather conditions.
