Entre Arve et Lac

Route Hermance

Overview

  • Distance 18 km
  • Duration 4 h 25 min
  • Ascent 240 m

Hint

Intro

An outing to the magnificent Genevan countryside through the vineyards between the Arve river and the lake. From Hermance, you pass through the villages of Anières, Corsier, Gy, Jussy and Lullier to reach Choulex.

Bahnerlebnisweg: Preda-Bergün

For safety reasons, the hiking trail "Railway Adventure Trail" between Preda (Naz) - Bergün is closed.

Description

Hermance can be reached by bus or boat. From the lake, you enjoy a spectacular view over Geneva, her parks and majestic residences. Take the trail leads to Anières through the vineyards between the lake and the French border. After Corsier, you walk through the Genevan countryside known as Entre Arve et Lac.

This is horse country, for there are many riding schools along the way. Just before the village of Choulex, you will pass Le Marais du Château (the castle's marsh) nature reserve.

Along the trail, there are two dozen information points describing grape varieties and winemaking techniques. Stop at one of the picturesque terraces, taste a glass of the delicious local wine and maybe a morsel of a local product. Continue your walk and enjoy the flower-bedecked old villages and wineries which also offer local products to sample.

Content provider

An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted

Technical information

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Start location
Hermance
Destination
Choulex
Direction
One way
Ascent
240 m
Descent
190 m
Distance
18 km
Duration
4 h 25 min
Duration back
4 h 20 min
Technical requirements
Easy
Physical requirements
Medium
Season
All year
Theme
Through a vineyard, With panoramic view
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Map

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Contact

Fondation Genève Tourisme & Congrès
Quai du Mont-Blanc 2
1201  Genève

Phone  +41 (0)22 909 70 00
info@geneve.com
geneve.com

Quick Facts

Route number

Distance

18 km

Duration

4 h 25 min

Ascent

240 m

Travel information: Hermance

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