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Tour of Mont César from Bernex
Description
This itinerary allows you to walk around the Mont César (1548 m) and the Colombière (1512 m) and to cover a mountain atmosphere with alternating views of Lake Geneva and the Dent d'Oche.
This route from Bernex takes you through the alpine pastures and forests of Mont César.
A short section follows the GR Balcon du Léman trail to the Col de Pertuis, passing close to La Colombière and the Pic des Mémises.
Beautiful panoramic views are offered throughout this hike, which alternates between lake, mountain pastures and mountains.
Variation: you can make a return trip to Pic des Mémises during the hike.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Date and time
- From 01/05/2026 to 30/11/2026
Additional information
Open period
From 01/05 to 30/11.
Accessible outside the snowy period and depending on the weather conditions. Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand to find out the current access conditions.
Sustainable tourism
To respect farming practices, natural areas and wildlife, please keep your dogs on a lead and pick up after them. Keep and sort your rubbish, stay on the paths and close the fences.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme Leman Mountains Explore - 12/12/2025
leman-mountains-explore.com
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Environments
Mountain view
In the country
Lake view
Mountain location
Presence of livestock and guard dogs
Village 2 km away
Contact
Phone : 04 50 73 60 72
Email : bernex@ot-peva.com
Facebook : https://fr-fr.facebook.com/officedetourismebernex/
Type of land
Stone
Ground
Not suitable for strollers
Location complements
Free parking The Creusaz in Bernex.
Topo guides and map references
Topo guides references :
On sale in the tourist offices of the pays d’Évian.
Map references :
TOP 25 N°3528 ET
Reception complements
Be well shod for this hike.
It is recommended not to climb the Mont César.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
0/ Start from the Creusaz parking lot in Bernex. 1/ Take the path towards "Sur la Rasse". 2/ Follow the path through the forest. 3/ At the junction with the GR Balcon du Léman, take the path to the right towards "Sur les Prés". 4/ Once you've reached "Chalets sur les Prés", leave the GR and take the path above the chalets, where you'll come to the "crête du Grand Mottay". 5/ Take the left-hand path towards the "Col de Pertuis". 6/ At the Col de Pertuis, head back down towards Creusaz to return to the start.
Pic des Mémises variant (1675 m): at Col de Pertuis, head towards Pic des Mémises.
Animals
Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash because of the presence of herds.
