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Hiking loop: sur le sentier des Douanes

Hiking loop: sur le sentier des Douanes
Valleiry-Chancy-Pougny

Description

A footpath that straddles the Franco-Swiss border reveals the many hidden or forgotten faces of the architectural, historic, rural and natural heritage of the Geneva Basin.

Sightseeing: the remains of the Roman tile-making works in Fargout Woods, the Roman encampment in Chancy, the tile-making works, the castle and church in Pougny, an old bridge over the River Rhône, Chancy Bridge, the old ford across the Rhône, the woodlands and riverbanks, the islands downstream from Collonges (once a river crossing), l'Etournel (biotope protected by a Prefectoral Order), border stone no. 1 (Vers-Vaux) dating from 1816, the fluvio-glacial terraces, the steps and the Sardinian marker. On the way, you will pass through the village of Valleir in Haute-Savoie, Chancy in Switzerland and Pougny in Ain. The walk takes 5 hrs 30 mins.
For more details (map, route, description...), you can obtain the Hiking Guide with 37 walks and hikes: "Pays du Salève et du Vuache à pied". On sale at the Tourism Office

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
4h
Dist.
15 km
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Starting point

Point de départ: Parking de la Mairie de Valleiry , 74520   Valleiry
Lat : 46.106703Lng : 5.965003

Additional information

Tips

Pizzeria-Restaurant "Chez Enzo" - 242, route de Bellegarde 74520 Valleiry
Restaurant "Café du Rhône" - 187, route de Bellegarde 74520 Valleiry
Café de l'Hôtel de Ville - 19, route de Bellegarde 74520 Valleiry

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Office de Tourisme des Monts du Genevois - 20/11/2025
www.montsdugenevois.com
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Environments

Riverside
In the country

Open period

Throughout the year : open daily (Not recommended in bad weather.).

Location complements

Town hall carpark

Reception complements

Recommendation: Hiking boots and appropriate clothing in wet weather. To avoid disturbing the wildlife and farm animals, please stay on the footpaths and keep your dogs on a lead.

Tricky passages

Steep ascent to the level of the Rhône terraces.

Animals

Yes

Data author

Image Monts du Genevois
proposed by Monts du Genevois
2 Place de la Gare 74100 Annemasse France

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾