Hamlets of Leÿ and Messy
Description
From Mieussy (viaduct), this is an easy nature and discovery walk through some rural hamlets where farming had definitely made its mark.
As you approach Messy, you’ll have a view of Mont-Blanc and the Pointe d’Orchez, then the Môle.
Technical informations
6.6 km
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max. 820 m
min. 621 m
240 m
240 m
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Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Viaduct of Mieussy
The viaduct of Mieussy was built in 1931, it is 126 meters long, and has a central 24 meters arc. The maximal height is 20 meters. Before, it allowed the passage of a train connecting Annemasse and six.The viaduct is closed for motorized vehicles, it is only accessible to pedestrians and cyclists.
Chapel of Leÿ
Lac d'Anthon
Petit lac de montagne, tranquille, poissonneux.Superficie : 900 m2. Profondeur : 4 m. Pêche avec permis pêche (journalier, semaine, quinzaine, saison) en vente à l' OT. Règlement 1ère catégorie.
Additional information
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
Go to the Pont du Foron and then go right along the path to Messy, via Vivier and Fromeson. At the junction with the road to Sommand, go straight on along the main road (D-road). Follow the ""Route de la Crusaz"" (towards Leÿ). In Leÿ, turn left just after the chapel (dating from 1837) then follow the footpath to Anthon. Carry on along the road for 500 m and then turn left onto the path that leads to the road to Vivier.
Environments
Mountain location
Village centre
In the country
Updated by
Praz de Lys Sommand Tourisme - 23/04/2024
www.prazdelys-sommand.com
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Open period
All year round.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Contact
Phone : 04 50 34 25 05
Email : accueil@prazdelys-sommand.com
Type of land
Ground
Not suitable for strollers
