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Walking tour : The legend of the Moulin de la Serpe
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Description
A very pleasant circuit on the shores of Lake Geneva that combines an enjoyable stroll with a chance to discover more about the area’s culture. This trip is done through thematic of 11 stops distributed along the route. You can extend your strolls through some visits to cultural sites
This walk starts on the shores of Lake Geneva, a crescent-shaped glacial lake that is fed by the River Dranse and the River Rhone, which flows through the lake from east to west. Covering an area of 582 km2 and descending to a maximum depth of 310 metres, Lake Geneva has the particularity of being divided in two by the Franco-Swiss border. The two largest cities on the lakeshore, Geneva and Lausanne, together with the towns of Vevey and Montreux, are on the Swiss side of the lake, whereas the spa resorts of Thonon-les-Bains and Évian-les-Bains attract large numbers of tourists to the French side.The path along the banks of the River Foron is lined by signs on which a Mediaeval miller tells the tale of the Moulin de la Serpe. Along the path, you will come across some of the places described in the legend, such as the Château de Coudrée and the Moulin de la Serpe. From the car park by the beach, follow signs to the Château de Coudrée, and then to the Moulin de la Serpe. Type of itinerary : circuit. Maps : IGN Top 25 n° 3428 ET Thonon Evian Le Léman.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Date and time
- From 15/04/2026 to 11/11/2026
Additional information
Open period
From 15/04 to 11/11.
Subject to favorable weather.
Updated by
Conseil Départemental de la Haute-Savoie - 24/11/2025
www.hautesavoiexperience.fr
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Environments
Forest location
Waterside
In the country
Lake view
Contact
Phone : 04 50 72 64 57
Email : accueil@destination-leman.com
Website : http://www.destination-leman.com
Type of land
Ground
Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
Not suitable for strollers
Location complements
Access (by car):
- From Annemasse, head for Thonon via Douvaine.
- From Thonon, head for Annemasse or Geneva.
Once in Sciez, go down to the port and park in the parking lot.
Topo guides and map references
Map references :
TOP 25 IGN 3428ET - THONON-LES-BAINS - ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS
Reception complements
Whatever your hike, remember to take cereal bars, sufficient water, sunglasses, sun cream, a small first aid kit, as well as clothes adapted to your outing according to the season and the weather forecast.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1/ From "Port de Sciez", head towards "Pont du Moulin Gorjux", passing successively through "Bois de Buis", "Coudrée", "Domaine de Guidou", "Orme", "Moulin de Coudrée", "Moulin de Coudrée (parking)", then "La Combe".
2/ At "La Combe", follow "Pont du Moulin de Gorjux par Moulin de la Serpe".
3/ At "Pont du Moulin de Gorjux", return to "Port de Sciez" via "Excuvilly".
4/ Once you've reached "La Combe", return to your starting point at "Port de Sciez". You will pass through "Orme", "Coudrée" and "Bois de Buis".
Animals
Yes. Pets allowed on leash only.
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