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Soft path along the banks of the Giffre

Soft path along the banks of the Giffre

Description

The Giffre, a tributary of the Arve, crosses Marignier. Its banks are equipped for bicycles and pedestrians and will allow you to take a nice walk, on the footbridge take a break to enjoy the natural and patrimonial spaces.

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Very easy
Duration
15mn
Dist.
1.4 km
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Altimetric profile

Starting point

Vieux Pont , 74970   Marignier
Lat : 46.089614Lng : 6.502067

Additional information

Updated by

Office de Tourisme Faucigny Glières - 27/08/2025
www.tourisme-faucigny-glieres.fr
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Open period

All year round.

Type of land

Grit
Suitable for city strollers
Suitable for all terrain strollers

History, culture and heritage

The Old Bridge of Marignier was built in the 18th century and remained for a long time the only point of passage on the Giffre. It was crossed by Napoleon 3 in the direction of Chamonix in September 1860 during the festivities of the attachment of Savoy to France.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

1/ Park your car on the parking lots located before the old bridge
2/ You take the path along the banks of the Giffre
3/ You can make this circuit in a loop, in the direction that suits you
4/ The wooden footbridge offers you the possibility to stop in the shade to enjoy the view

Animals

Yes

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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! 🌳🥾