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Hiking: The Franco-Swiss route through the vineyards
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Description
Take a family walk through vineyards and undergrowth, and cross the border. It's an ideal getaway for young and old, combining nature, relaxation and enchanting landscapes.
Discover a family hike that takes you from Challex to Dardagny, along charming paths lined with vineyards. Pass through vineyards bathed in light and enjoy the tranquillity of the scenery. The route offers views of the Rhône and the Monts Jura. At every stage, between undergrowth and open fields, nature reveals itself in all its splendour, and every season! A charming getaway that combines wine discoveries and wide open spaces.
Technical Information
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Additional information
Open period
From 01/01 to 31/12 daily.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme du Pays de Gex - 02/12/2025
www.paysdegex-montsjura.com
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Environments
Riverside
Waterside
In the country
Contact
Phone : 04 50 28 09 16
Email : contact@paysdegex-tourisme.com
Website : https://www.paysdegex-montsjura.com
Type of land
Ground
Topo guides and map references
Topo guides references :
Hiking in Pays de Gex and the Haute Chaine du Jura: on sale at Pays de Gex tourist agencies: €9.
Map references :
3328OT - CRÊT DE LA NEIGE
Reception complements
▶ Before setting off :
Check the general and local weather forecast, and make sure there's no precipitation.
Find out about the approach route, the height of the itinerary, the time it will take to complete the climb, and any possible escapes (IGN map, GPS, topo-guide, etc.).
Evaluate possible risks by asking mountain professionals, mountain huts and gîtes.
Inform someone close to you of your objective, and contact them again in the event of any changes: departure and return times, number of participants with telephone numbers for each, vehicle(s), parking, etc.
Avoid setting off alone, and use equipment that is suitable for the activity, adjusted and in good condition: headlamp, complete first-aid kit, survival blanket, etc.
In the event of a problem, call 112 (European emergency number).
Tricky passages
This walk takes in paths that cross the Swiss border: remember to bring your identity papers with you.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
(1) Starting point: Park along the stadium.
(2) In the village, head to Rue de la Mairie and turn left onto Rue Montbrison. Continue straight on Rue des Champs Novat.
(3) Leave the village. Take Chemin des Carrés. Follow this path and take the second path on the left. This crosses a field, enters the woods and descends slightly. The Rhône river comes into view. Continue to the mill; the path climbs again and branches off to the left to return to Challex.
(4) Return to Rue du Château and follow it to the intersection with Route de la Plaine. This street gradually climbs back towards the center, passing in front of a fountain. At the intersection with Rue des Fontanettes, turn right. Continue to the end of this street until it joins Route de la Plaine at the village exit. Turn left and join Chemin des Charmilles, which takes you into another country.
(5) Crossing into Switzerland: cross the border, walk along the field, then continue straight on Chemin de Brive. This crosses the Charmilles stream before climbing up towards the village of Dardagny.
(6) In the village, follow the main road for 150 m. Turn left to reach the vineyards.
(7) At the vineyards, turn right onto Chemin Bertolier, then right again onto Chemin Chalamont. Follow signs for Tuilière, pass through the houses and take the first right onto Chemin des Grand Bois. Return to France via Chemin de la Buissonnaz.
(8) Arrival at the village of Challex: cross Pré Moiron. The path becomes a road that gradually leads to the village. Join Rue de la Mairie to arrive at your starting point.
Animals
Yes
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