Castles and legends
Description
A walk that allows you to discover the rural heritage of the Vuache area. See the church and the centre of the village, old farmhouses and farming traditions, and find out about local legends. The piedmont plains of Le Vuache reveal their authentic character.
A walk in rich, unspoilt natural surroundings. Start from the village of Vulbens (ECLA Centre). The path is not signposted for the first 5.5 kms. (Wear hiking boots and appropriate clothing if it is raining). Sightseeing: the farm at Faramaz Castle, Faramaz Castle, the hamlet of La Fontaine, Raclaz d'en bas, Raclaz d'en haut, a fortified house, the view of the Geneva Basin, chestnut trees, the church in Vulbens, Le Vuache Castle and the village of Vulbens.
Reference: FFRP Hiking Guide "Pays du Salève et du Vuache ... à pied" on sale at the Tourism Office
Technical informations
5.5 km
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min. 99999 m
219 m
219 m
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Public : Suitable for beginners | ||||
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Vulbens church
We are here in front of a religious building dating from the 15th century, rebuilt in 1820. This parish church, dedicated to St Maurice, displays in the interior his painted portrait (1898) as well as that of St François de Sales.Until the 17th century, the parish of Bans existed on the banks of the Rhône, made up of 3 small hamlets, Moisset, Collogny and Bans. When the latter village disappeared, the places known as Collogny and Moissey were associated with the parish of Vulbens. Did you know that the current bell tower of the church came from the old chapel of the Templars of Collogny?
Point de Vue du Tire Cul
At the foot of a chestnut forest, walking along the GR Balcon du Leman, you will be able to admire the villages of the Genevois and the cultures.
Additional information
Updated by
Office de Tourisme des Monts de Genève - 26/03/2024
www.montsdegeneve.com
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Tips
Hôtel / Restaurant du Vuache 74520 VULBENS - Traditional cuisine
Restaurant " Gouverneur " 74520 VULBENS - Traditional cuisine
Gaec " Le Vuache " 74520 VULBENS - Farm door sales of pork, beef and veal, pork meat products, apples, pears and fruit juice.
Open period
Throughout the year : open daily (Not recommended in bad weather.).
Contact
Phone :
04 50 04 71 63
04 50 04 62 89
Email : ot@montsdegeneve.com
Website :
montsdegeneve.com
www.cirkwi.com/fr/circuit/137340-chateaux-et-legendes
www.pays-du-vuache.fr
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