Walking tour : à la découverte du Plateau des Bornes

Facing the superb Aravis mountain range, on the foothills of the Salève, discover a magnificent panorama all the way to the Mont-Blanc chain, on the ancient Roman road linking Geneva to Annecy.It is a piedmont of the Northern Alps, below the Bauges mountains, deeply carved by the tributaries of the Arve, Fier and Usses streams. Take advantage of this haven of peace, where bucolic trails criss-cross this ancient glacial footprint, dotted with charming slate-roofed villages and wild ponds, where enthusiasts will discover protected flora such as superb carnation, Swiss woodruff, Loesel's liparis and Marsh lousewort. Along the way, you'll be able to admire the flight of the common snipe, the palucidole warbler or the crested lapwing, but you'll have to make a point of nesting in an observation hut on the Marquis pond. Don't forget your binoculars...

The plateau des Bornes is dotted with marsh-type wetlands, which are one of the region's richest assets. The Etang de Mouille Marin is one of the best-known marshes, and is home to numerous protected plant and animal species.

The Saint-Laurent church is located in the center of Menthonnex-en-Bornes.