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Hiking Trail: The Carriers Loop
Description
Put your steps in those of the many workers of the quarries located on the banks of the lake. The trail offers many views on the lake and the Mémises massif.
Departure : "Les Combes", Lugrin
The panorama from the summit of Le Hucel offers a magnificent view of Lake Geneva. From March to May, you can observe migratory birds.
Magnificent chestnut trees line the path leading to Troubois.
You'll also discover the place where Jean-Jacques Rousseau liked to meditate (a stone symbolizes the spot).
Shortly afterwards, be careful not to fall into the Cottelet wolf trap!
Alternative: you can start from Meillerie.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Additional information
Sustainable tourism
To help protect agricultural practices, natural areas, and wildlife, please keep your dogs on a leash and pick up after them.
Please keep and sort your trash, stay on the trails, and close any gates behind you.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme Leman Mountains Explore - 15/10/2026
leman-mountains-explore.com
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Environments
Mountain view
In the country
Lake view
Village -2 km away
Open period
From 01/01 to 31/12 daily.
Check with the tourist offices in advance to find out the current access conditions.
Contact
Phone : 04 50 73 60 72
Email : info@ot-peva.com
Website : https://leman-mountains-explore.com
Topo guides and map references
Topo guides references :
Hiking maps and guidebooks are available for purchase at tourist information offices in the Pays d'Evian-Vallée d'Abondance region.
Map references :
- Map and Guide: 65 Walks and Hikes in the Evian Region and the Abondance Valley
- TOP 25 IGN No. 3528: Morzine, the Chablais Massif, and Les Portes du Soleil
Type of land
Ground
Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
Grit
Reception complements
No matter what hike you’re planning, be sure to wear good hiking shoes and pack the following in your backpack: granola bars, plenty of water, sunglasses, sunscreen, a small first-aid kit, as well as clothing appropriate for your outing, depending on the season and the forecast.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
0/ Start at the hamlet "Les Combes". Park at the bend a little lower down where you will find the starting path.
1/ Take the direction of Hucel.
2/ Arriving at the latter, take the direction of the hamlet "Le Maravent". Then take a path on the left indicating "Les Reboux". When you reach the hamlet of "Les Reboux", take the path that goes down towards Meillerie (steep slope).
3/ You will come out at about 100 m from the stone of Jean Jacques Rousseau. Take this direction. Go along the road and at the edge of the village take the track on the left.
4/ Follow the path through the woods and cross 2 rivers on your way. You will arrive at the hamlet "Troubois". Take the road that goes up on your left (chemin des Chapieux). Continue to climb and you will reach your starting point.
Animals
Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of livestock and wildlife.
