Randonnées, découvertes et curiosités franco-suisses Vaud - Valais - Haute-Savoie
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La Châtaigneraie de la Chavanne
Allinges (France)
De tout le Chablais, cette petite châtaigneraie est certainement l'ensemble arboré le plus chargé d'histoire/légendes.
Pertuis mountain pasture
Vailly (France)
When you reach the chalets on this mountain pasture, you will find yourself at the foot of the vertical cliffs of Mont Billat, Rocher du Jotty and the chalets of Mévonnes.
La Montagne des Soeurs
Reyvroz (France)
La Montagne des Soeurs provides incredible panoramic views of the Vallée d'Abondance landscapes and looks out over Thonon-Les-Bains and Lake Geneva.
Martin's bolder
Ballaison (France)
Abandoned in the middle of a field the « Pierre à Martin » is intriguing. This rock with its different composition originated in the mountains of the Valais. The Rhone Glacier carried it here on its back...
Hermone crests
Vailly (France)
A fantastic view over the lake Geneva since this crest which leaves the Col du Feu (Lullin), which passes by the Chapel of Hermone ( Vailly) to join the Mountain of the Sisters ( Reyvroz).
Mont Brion
Abondance (France)
Mont Brion is located at (1901m), it offers 2 climbing routes and a very challenging traverse for experienced hikers.
Montagne de Pertuis
Abondance (France)
The Montagne de Pertuis is located at 1892m, it offers a nice viewpoint and allows access to the summit of Mont de Grange via the Bel Air ridge.
Le Col du Serpentin pass
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
This pass located entirely in France, nestled at 1832m above sea level, near the Vernaz pass and overlooking the alp and the Arvouin lake.
Tanne à neige
Bellevaux (France)
Characteristic of the Nifflon pasture and typical of the karstic environment. Alpine shepherds came to this natural gulf to collect snow in summer to water their flocks.
Panorama du Pré Richard
Bernex (France)
From the viewpoint of Pré Richard, you will be amazed by the mysterious reliefs of the moutains. The Mont César has the air of a castle with towers of ruined limestone...
Chalets d'Autigny
Abondance (France)
The chalets of Autigny are accessible from the hamlet of Mont and Ubine. From this viewpoint you can admire the Ubine Valley, the Cornettes de Bise and Abondance.
Roc de Tavaneuse
Abondance (France)
The Roc de Tavaneuse located at 2156m is accessible from the lake of Tavaneuse on the Abondance side, the chalets of Lens on the Vallée d'Aulps side and from the passage of Savolaire. Beautiful view on the Mont Blanc mountain at the top.
Point de vue de la buvette Farquenoud
Publier (France)
amazing view of the lake and swiss alps
Le Mont Billat
Vailly (France)
The Mount Billat peaks in 1894 m and offers an exceptional view
La Pointe d'Arvouin summit
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
Pointe d'Arvouin is a summit overlooking the lake of the same name.
The Pointe d'Arvouin is reflected in the calm water of the lake, and from its summit, we manage to admire an exceptional panoramic view.
Pierre du Diable
Allinges (France)
Classée Monument Historique, la Pierre du Diable est aussi appelée Pierre à Passet (un des surnoms que l'on donnait au Diable).
Il s'agit d'un gros bloc erratique, déposé jadis par les glaciers.
Pointe d'Hirmentaz
Bellevaux (France)
The Pointe d'Hirmentaz is at an altitude of 1610m has panoramic views of Lac Léman and Mont Blanc. Use the viewpoint indicator at the top to identify the surrounding mountains.
Le Col de Pavis pass
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
This pass between the valley of Neuteu above Novel and the circus of Lake Darbon is located on the GR5 coming from Thonon, at the crossroads of several routes.
Le Col de Savalène (d'Arvouin) pass
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
Franco-Swiss pass nestled at 1856m above sea level, between Pointe d'Arvouin and Lenla (Linleu). This pass overlooks the valley and chalets of Savalène on Swiss territory as well as the mountain pasture and Lake Arvouin on French territory.
Le Lenla (Linleu) summit
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
Lenla is a mountain in the Chablais Alps on the Franco-Swiss border. Towards the Swiss side, it displays an imposing wall of several hundred meters, but it is easily accessible from the French side by a marked hiking trail.
La Pointe des Pavis summit
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
The Pointe des Pavis, is a minor summit, little visited, overlooking Lake Darbon, whose sharp peak offers yet a magnificent panorama on all its slopes.
Aup Alpine Pasture
La Côte-d'Arbroz (France)
A fine mountain meadow with an impregnable view of Mont Blanc, the Aravis range, the Dents du Midi and the peaks of the Vallée d'Aulps. Rearing of Abondance cows by the "Gaec du Mont-Clay" cooperative.
Point of view Grand Roc
Thollon-les-Mémises (France)
amazing view of the lake and swiss alps
Ouzon Alpine Pasture
Le Biot (France)
At the foot of Mont Ouzon, the Alpine meadow of the same name is easily reached on foot from the Col du Corbier. It has wonderful views of Mont Blanc, the Dents du Midi, Lake Geneva and the Dent d'Oche from the Col de Plan Champ.
Géosite du "Col de Bassachaux"
Châtel (France)
Depuis ce col, vous pourrez admirer un beau panorama à 360°. Le regard va de la vallée d'Abondance, terre de contrebande, au lac de Montriond en vallée d'Aulps.
Forêts du Haut-Chablais
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
Cet Espace Naturel Sensible départemental de 282 ha est caractéristique des forêts de montagne escarpées. En plus de la production de bois, il remplit plusieurs fonctions : écologique, paysagère, accueil du public, protection contre les risques naturels.
Mont Baron
Bernex (France)
Cet éperon rocheux vous offre un panorama sur le Léman et le Mont Blanc.
Pointe des Follys
Abondance (France)
The Pointe des Follys (1674m) is accessible to hikers in summer and in winter to skiers and snowshoers, it offers a view of the Vallée d'Abondance, Lake Geneva and the Dents du Midi.
Lindarets in winter
Montriond (France)
When the first snow comes, the Goat Village quickly dons its winter attire to show us its other side. The animals are taken down the mountain to their winter stables, while Lindarets chalets wait for the snow to cover their roofs in a thick white blanket.
L'Aiguille de Braitaz summit
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
The Aiguille de Braitaz which dominates the valley and the homonymous chalets is a "wild" mountain, not crossed by paths.
Pere Delavay's Botanical Garden
Les Gets (France)
Father Delavay was a botanist missionary in China, born in Les Gets. 150 years ago, he sent more than 200,000 plants to the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, many use his name.
Cornettes de Bises
Vacheresse (France)
L'alpage de Bise est un espace hors du temps. Vous y découvrirez l'activité pastorale, l'histoire de son lac disparu ou celle des eaux qui s'y infiltrent et ressortent 4 km plus loin.
Le Col de Resse pass
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
This pass located entirely in France near the Vernaz pass allows connections between several valleys.
La Pointe des Mattes summit
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
The Pointe des Mattes peaks at 2010m. From the top, you will have a panoramic view of the mountains on the right bank of the Dranse and the Swiss Alps.
Tilleul
Douvaine (France)
Arbre remarquable pluriséculaire près de l'église. La tradition veut que ce tilleul ait été planté du temps de Sully, soit d'Henri IV. La légende dit que le souverain y aurait attaché son fameux cheval blanc.
City wood forest
Thonon-les-Bains (France)
A large forest crossed by pathways on the edge of Thonon. This paradise for walkers, joggers, sports fans (equipped areas), cyclists, horse riders, nature lovers and those who enjoy peace and quiet is open all year round.
Pointe de la Chavache
Abondance (France)
The Pointe de la Chavache is situated at 2080m
Champeillant Panorama
Féternes (France)
From the chapel or the orientation table, enjoy a 360-degree view of the Jura, Lake Geneva, Chablais and Mont Blanc. The plateau on which you stand is the origin of the evian mineral waters.
Col d'Ubine
Abondance (France)
The Col d'Ubine (1694m), viewpoint, is accessible from the chalets d'Ubine (via Vacheresse) or the chalets de Mens (via La Chapelle).
La Pointe de Bénévent summit
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
The Pointe de Bénévent, in the very heart of the northern Chablais area, very limestone, is a summit less known than its neighbors, the Cornettes de Bise, the Mont Chauffé or the Château d'Oche.
Belvédère de Tréchauffé
La Forclaz (France)
Le point de vue magnifique de Tréchauffé sur le panorama franco-suisse permet de découvrir l'histoire des eaux minérales d'evian. Vous pourrez également cheminer à la découverte de l'alpage.
Etelly Alpine Pasture
Le Biot (France)
On the heights of Le Biot Village: a fine mountain meadow with an impregnable view on Leman Lake, Mont Blanc, the Aulps and Abondance Valleys. Rearing of Abondance cows by the "Gaec l'Or Blanc" cooperative.
Le Col de Bise pass
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
The Col de Bise, which rises to 1915m above sea level, is an ideal observation point for those who would like to admire the Jura and Lake Geneva at a glance. Its ascent is a little difficult, the relief being very marked in this part of the region.
Mountains of Chablais
Châtel (France)
The Chablais, a region that stretches from the shores of Lake Léman to the summits of the Portes du Soleil is one of these remarkable areas.
This recognition bears witness to the exceptional character of our landscapes and geological sites.
Les Gorges du Pont du Diable
La Vernaz (France)
The River Dranse and the passage of time dug deep gorges in the valley's large limestone ridge. The Gorges are equipped for easy public access and offer an incredible forest setting and a humbling image of the power of erosion.
Les Lindarets
Montriond (France)
The village of Les Lindarets is a must for all families looking to immerse themselves in a genuine bygone world with its ancient chalets, Alpine meadows and celebrated goats!
Belvédère de Reyvroz
Reyvroz (France)
From this viewpoint you can admire the Plateau de Gavot, the Chablais Préalps and the confluence of the Dranse rivers.
Le Col de Sevan pass
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
Pass nestled at 1891m above sea level, intermediate between Sevan car park and Lake Arvouin. We take advantage of a very beautiful point of view on the Mount Heated, the Col d'Ubine and the Pointe de Lachau, with a sublime view overlooking Lake Arvouin.
Alpage d'Ubine
Vacheresse (France)
Site naturel classé situé au pied des falaises du Mont Chauffé. Chapelle édifiée en 1792 au centre du hameau. Départ de randonnée, restaurant l'été.
Domaine de Rovorée - La Châtaignière
Yvoire (France)
With a 1.2 km lake frontage and landscapes between giant sequoia and centuries-old chestnut trees, the 24-hectare site is an ideal place for family relaxation and walking.
Le Col de la Corne pass
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
This pass nestled at 2159m above sea level, under the Mont de Grange, overlooks the Combe de Chemine and the Folliet chalets.
Le Col de Vernaz pass
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
Located at the Franco-Swiss border, at 1815 meters above sea level, the Col de Vernaz (pronounced "Verne") connects the Vallon de Chevenne (perpendicular to the Abondance Valley) and the Au de Taney, above from the lake of the same name.
Les Voirons
Saint-Cergues (France)
From the Voirons crest (altitude 1 480m), you can enjoy a panoramic view across Lake Geneva, the Vallée Verte, the Giffre mountains, the Aravis and Mont-Blanc.
Belvédère de Reyvroz
Reyvroz (France)
De ce belvédère, vous pouvez admirer un panorama magnifique allant du Léman aux contreforts du Chablais.
Ripaille Forest
Thonon-les-Bains (France)
Ripaille Forest is just minutes away from Thonon town centre and is ideal for a lovely walk. This private wooded area is home to several different species of animal and you can stroll along a signposted trail to become one with nature.
Tréchauffé Alpine Pasture
La Forclaz (France)
Enjoy the high life in the Vallée d'Aulps...Tréchauffe pasture provides a fantastic panorama over Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps, but also the Jotty dam, the gorges and the river Dranse.
Tréchauffé viewpoint
La Forclaz (France)
The magnificient viewpoint at Tréchauffé affords a panorama that stretches from Switzerland to France. Here you can penetrate the story of Evian mineral water, and by taking a stroll you can also discover a traditional high summer farm known as an "alpage".
Bassachaux pass
Châtel (France)
At 12 km from Châtel, this pass is the end of the Abondance Valley's road. The view is beautiful: One side, the village of Châtel, and the other side: Montriond's Lake.
Alpine pasture of the Raille
Abondance (France)
The mountain pasture of La Raille and its chalets offers a beautiful view of the Vallée d'Abondance and the Cornettes de Bise. In summer, you will meet the Abondance cows. Accessible on foot by the forest road from the Mont car park in 1h25.
Viewpoint of Sevan
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
This viewpoint overlooks the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance and the Abondance valley with a magnificent view of the Mont de Grange.
Pointe de Chalune
Bellevaux (France)
C'est l'une des montagnes les plus gracieuses du plateau de Praz de Lys Sommand. Elle offre une belle pyramide majoritairement herbeuse, parsemée de quelques rochers sur le flanc Sud, idéal pour les marmottes.
Vouas du Lyaud
Lyaud (France)
Derrière leur allure d'étang, une origine atypique et ancienne se dévoile ; datant du retrait de la dernière grande glaciation. Vous y observerez plantes carnivores, crapauds sonneurs à ventre jaune ou hérons cendrés.
"Bassachaux pass" geosite
Châtel (France)
Place à panorama à 360°. Votre regard ira de la vallée d'Abondance, terre
de contrebande, à la vallée d'Aulps et son lac de Montriond.
La Dent d'Oche
Bernex (France)
Legendary walk in Chablais reserved for experienced walkers.
Pointe d'Autigny
Abondance (France)
The Pointe d'Autigny is accessible to hikers in the summer from the Autigny chalets, it offers a view of Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc and the Cornettes de Bise. It culminates at 1808 m. At its top, you will discover the 3 Crosses and an orientation table.
Graydon Alpine Pasture
Essert-Romand (France)
At the foot of the Roc d'Enfer mountains, this hollow coomb is a huge Alpine pasture, surrounded by stunning and steep cliffs. The Graydon chapel and surrounding chalets offer a genuine and peaceful glimpse of a mountain way of life.
La Pointe de Recon summit
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
Pointe de Recon is one of the summits of the long border ridge to the north of the upper Abondance valley, SE of La Truche, followed east of Mouet ridge above the homonymous chalets.
Le Mont Chauffé
Abondance (France)
Mont Chauffé is a 3 kilometre long ridge overlooking Abondance and Ubine, its highest point is 2093m. Its vertiginous ridge is accessible for experienced climbers.
Mont Bénand
Bernex (France)
Le Mont Bénand offre de nombreux points de vue : Jura, Lac Léman, Pays de Gavot, vallée de Bernex et tous ses sommets (Dent d'Oche, Pelluaz, Mont César, Pic de Boré, Mont Baron, les Mémises).
La Tête de l'Avalanche summit
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
This uncrowded mountain overlooks the picturesque valley of Lake Arvouin to the south. It is possible to cross it in both directions, the most interesting being rather the west-east direction.
Le Col du Séchet pass
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
This pass nestled at 1831m above sea level, under the Cornettes de Bise, is the intermediary of several hiking trails.
Mont César
Bernex (France)
Montagne atypique qui dresse plusieurs éperons rocheux vers le ciel.
Alpin pasture of Bise - Geological site
Vacheresse (France)
Alpine hamlet still in activity located beside an old lake whose aspect oscillates between real lake and wet zone, according to the season.
Classified natural site, Natura 2000 site, Geosite integrated to Geopark Chablais.
View of Lac de Vallon
Bellevaux (France)
A stunning view point of Lac de Vallon and Roc d'Enfer.
Le Col d'Outanne
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
Pass on the Franco-Swiss ridge of the Chablais massif. At 1856 meters above sea level, it communicates the stations of La-Chapelle-d'Abondance in France and Torgon in Switzerland.
Pointe de Lachau
Abondance (France)
The Pointe de Lachau is located at 1962m, with a panoramic view of Mont Chauffé, the Cornettes de Bise, the Dent d'Oche and the Pointe du Brévent.
Mont de Grange summit
Abondance (France)
Culminating at 2432m altitude, the Mont de Grange dominates the Abondance valley. The massif is part of the European network Natura 2000 (1,261 hectares) since 2003 and is a game reserve.
Le Col de Braitaz (de Conche) pass
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
Pass on the Franco-Swiss ridge of the Chablais massif. At 1730 meters above sea level, it communicates the stations of La-Chapelle-d'Abondance in France and Torgon in Switzerland.
Le Haut-Sex summit
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
A summit that does not look like much from below but offers a superb panorama of the summits of Chablais, the Vaud Alps, the Valais Alps and Mont Blanc.
Point of view of Plan des Feux
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
This point of view allows you to overlook the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance and the Abondance valley with a magnificent view of the Cornettes de Bise and the Mont Chauffé.
Point of view of Chevenne
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
This viewpoint, nestled under the Cornettes de Bise, allows you to overlook the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance with a magnificent view of the Mont de Grange.
Boxwood
Sciez (France)
In Coudrée Domain, the boxwood is composed of centuries-old trees. This forest is one of the main in Europe, ranked among the Remarkable Trees of France. It is over 300 years old.
Très le Mont mountain pasture
Lullin (France)
Très-le-Mont is the departure point for the hike to Mont Forchat and provides fantastic views of Lake Geneva. The cows that graze here in summer help maintain this beautiful pasture.
Le Col de Floray pass
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
This pass located not far from Lake Darbon, this little jewel of Chablais, is the meeting point of four routes.
Le Pas de la Bosse summit
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
At 1816 meters above sea level, Pas de la Bosse overlooks the Chalets de Bise. Located on the GR5 route, it connects the Vallon de Bise and the Vallée d'Abondance.
Pierre Vuarnet dite Pierre des Sacrifices
Anthy-sur-Léman (France)
Ce bloc erratique laissé par le glacier du Rhône porte 44 cupules de diamètres variables de 1 à 8 cm et de 5 mm à 4 cm de profondeurs sur sa table inclinée vers le lac.
Cornettes de Bise summit
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
The Cornettes de Bise massif is located between the Abondance valley and the Tanay valley, in Switzerland. Located in the town of La Chapelle d'Abondance, it peaks at 2432m above sea level and is part of the Natura 2000 network.
Pointe d'Ardens
Abondance (France)
The Pointe d'Ardens (1959m) located next to the Mont de Grange reserve. Access via the Lac des Plagnes and the Ardens chalets.
Panorama du Pic des Mémises
Thollon-les-Mémises (France)
Vue classée 2* au guide Michelin
Le Col de Recon pass
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
Pass on the Franco-Swiss ridge of the Chablais massif. At 1733 meters above sea level, it communicates the stations of La-Chapelle-d'Abondance in France and Torgon in Switzerland.
Buchille mountain pasture
Vailly (France)
This mountain pasture was once home to over 300 cows on the way from Mont Billat and the Pointe d'Ireuse.
Le Col de Croix (de Reculaz) pass
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (France)
This pass, also known as the Reculaz pass, is part of the series of passages north of Châtel between Chablais Switzerland and France. This separates the Pointe du Mouët and the Tête du Tronchet. Several paths get there.
The Morclan Peak
Châtel (France)
Located at 1970 m, it dominates the village of Châtel. In summer it is reached on foot or by ski lifts and in winter, always by the lifts, but skis on. Beautiful panorama breathtaking.
Actualités
Exposition « Lumière ! Le cinéma inventé »
Quai Besson 74500 Évian-les-Bains Haute-Savoie (France)
Après le Grand Palais à Paris en 2015, la Cinémathèque de Bologne (Italie) en 2016, le musée des Confluences à Lyon en 2017, le Palais Lumière d'Evian accueille cette grande exposition consacrée aux pionniers lyonnais du cinéma, Louis et Auguste Lumière.
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