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Excenevex Loop from Excenevex

Excenevex Loop from Excenevex_Excenevex
Excenevex Loop from Excenevex_Excenevex
Excenevex Loop from Excenevex_Excenevex

Description

This trail, which runs right alongside the lake, takes you for a walk along the water's edge, offering breathtaking views of its shimmering expanse.

Starting point: church parking lot
Difficulty level: a leisurely walk, easy and accessible to everyone.

Highlights along the way:
- Cultural and heritage sites: Saint Symphorien Church
- Natural site: Excenevex sandy beach (Natura 2000 site)
- Viewpoints: panoramic views of the Dent d’Oche and the peaks of the Pre-Alps.

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Very easy
Duration
2h
Dist.
6.3 km
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Altimetric profile

Starting point

Parking de l'Eglise , 74140   Excenevex
Lat : 46.355841Lng : 6.351823

Points of interest

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Beach of fine sand

The only natural sandy beach on the French side of Lake Geneva, Excenevex is ideal for relaxing with family or friends. Its gentle slope, shallow waters at around 25°C in summer and views of the Dent d'Oche and Switzerland make it a privileged site.The only natural fine-sand beach on the French side of Lake Geneva, Excenevex beach is the ideal place to enjoy a relaxing day out with family or friends. Its gentle slope stretching for dozens of meters makes it particularly suitable for swimming and water sports: pedal boats, stand-up paddle, kite-surfing, water-walking and kayaking... There's also a large children's playground, volleyball court, miniature golf course, merry-go-rounds (in summer) and a picnic area with picnic tables (PRM accessible). Lovers of relaxation can also rent deckchairs and parasols. Swimming is supervised by lifeguards in July and August. They ensure the safety of the bathing area and intervene if necessary. The beach is accessible to people with reduced mobility, with adapted access, free use of an immersion chair (to be requested from the lifeguards) and parking spaces. Please note - sanitary facilities on the beach (no showers) - pets and horses are prohibited on the entire municipal beach from March 1 to November 30. - barbecues are prohibited. - Kitesurfing is permitted on Excenevex beach, subject to the rules in force. Please remember to protect the site by bringing in your garbage or depositing it in the sorting areas in the parking lots.

Avenue de la Plage 74140 Excenevex
- Destination Léman -
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Additional information

Open period

All year round daily.

Updated by

Office de Tourisme intercommunal Destination Léman - 11/09/2026
www.thonon-leman-tourisme.com/
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Contact

Phone :
04 50 72 80 21
04 50 72 64 57

Email : accueil@destination-leman.com

Website : https://www.thonon-leman-tourisme.com/

Location complements

"Excenevex centre" bus stop on Line J (Thonon-les-Bains <> Douvaine)
For more information: www.star-t.fr
"Excenevex centre" bus stop on Route 271 (Thonon-les-Bains <> Geneva)
For more information: www.tpg.ch

Starting point: Saint Symphorien Church
Parking is available in the lot next to the church (free parking) and at the parking lot on Route de Chevilly (blue zone parking).

Topo guides and map references

Topo guides references :
Guidebook "20 Walks and Hikes: Between Hillsides and Shores, Southern Lake Geneva" Published by Mogoma and produced by the Destination Léman & Thonon Agglomération Intermunicipal Tourist Office - Price: €5 Available at the tourist information offices in Sciez, Douvaine, and Yvoire (also at the tourist information offices in Excenevex, Nernier, and Sciez Port during the summer season) Hiking Guide “GR5 / GRP: Walking Around Lake Geneva—Shores and Viewpoints” Published by FFRandonnées—Price: €18.40 Available for purchase on the IGN Boutique website

Map references :
TOP IGN 25 3428ET, BOREAL

Type of land

Suitable for all terrain strollers
Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
Ground

Environments

Lakeside or by stretch of water
Waterside
Mountain view
In the country
Lake view
Village centre

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Parking: Church parking lot
Starting point: Excenevex (church)
Excenevex (La Fontaine) > Le Neiry > Oratory of the Virgin > Bois Thorens > Excenevex (beach) > Port des Pêcheurs > Excenevex (La Fontaine)
End: Excenevex (church)

Animals

No. Dogs are not allowed on the section of the trail that runs along the beach.

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾