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Hiking Trail: Around Mont César from Thollon-les-Mémises
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 itinerary, starting from Thollon, takes you to the mountain pastures and forests of Mont César.
From Chez les Vesin, you will take the Lain path and then the Thollon rural path which will take you to Creusaz in Bernex.
You will then take the direction of the mountain pastures Sur la Rasse and follow the forest path.
For a short stage, you will follow the GR du Balcon du Léman circuit and reach the Col de Pertuis, passing near the Colombière and the Pic des Mémises, before descending through the forests of Thollon.
Beautiful panoramas are offered throughout this hike alternating landscapes between lake, mountain pastures and mountains.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Date and time
- From 01/05/2026 to 30/11/2026
- From 01/05/2027 to 30/11/2027
Additional information
Open period
From 01/05 to 30/11 daily.
Check with the tourist offices in advance to find out the current access requirements.
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
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Environments
Mountain view
In the country
Mountain location
Lake view
Village -2 km away
Contact
Phone : 04 50 70 90 01
Email : thollonlesmemises@ot-peva.com
Website : https://leman-mountains-explore.com
Type of land
Stone
Ground
Not suitable for strollers
Location complements
Free parking in the centre of the village of Thollon-les-Mémises next to the church and the town hall.
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 Abondance Valley
- IGN TOP 25 No. 3528: Morzine, Chablais Massif, and Les Portes du Soleil
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/ Departure point: church car park in Thollon-les-Mémises.
1/ Head towards the hamlet of "Chez les Vesins" and then "Lain".
2/ Continue on the path to "Creusaz".
3/ When you reach "Creusaz", take the path towards "Sur la Rasse".
4/ Continue along the path through the forest.
5/ At the fork in the road with the GR Balcon du Léman, take the path on the right towards "Sur les Prés".
6/ When you arrive at the "Chalets sur les Prés", leave the GR and take a path that passes above these chalets, where you will arrive on the "crête du Grand Mottay".
7/ Take the path on the left towards the "col de Pertuis".
8/ Once you have reached the "col de Pertuis", go back down towards "Thollon village" to join the itinerary for the ascent to "Lain" and then take the same path from the start to return to the church.
Animals
Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of livestock and wildlife.
