Tour of Mont César from Thollon
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
Date and time
- From 01/05/2024 to 30/11/2024
- From 01/05/2025 to 30/11/2025
Additional information
Reception conditions for animals
Dogs must be kept on a leash because of the presence of herds.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme Leman Mountains Explore - 14/05/2024
leman-mountains-explore.com
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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.
Environments
Village 2 km away
Mountain location
In the country
Lake view
Mountain view
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.
Contact
Phone : 04 50 70 90 01
Email : thollonlesmemises@ot-peva.com
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 :
On sale in the tourist offices of the pays d’Évian.
Map references :
TOP 25 N°3528 ET Morzine Massif du Chablais Les Portes du Soleil
Type of land
Stone
Ground
Not suitable for strollers
Reception complements
Be well shod for this hike.
It is recommended not to climb the Mont César.
