Discover Thonon-les-bains' beauty at LE DISDILLOU camping

By taking this path will come to know of this residence of dukes and its vineyards. Continue your discovery by visiting the Chateau of Ripaille.

Beautiful walk along Lake Geneva shores, to the Ripaille Castle battlements.

Nice hike that lead you through very differents environments : from vineyards located on the edge of Dranse river to dry forests on sunny sides or orchards and pastures. Departure : next to "Larry" area, Marin. From September 2022 to July 2024: modification of the route at the start: Starting point: Car park near the Dranse bridge. Take the bridge over the avenue de Thonon in the direction of the chemin des chapelles. The itinerary follows the western slope of the hillside, untouched by any tarmac road, and skirts the Dranse through a deciduous forest to end at the "Vignes de Pont", the name of the hamlet dating back to the Middle Ages, which was swept away several times by floods before being rebuilt a few kilometres further on to become Marin. The loop of the vineyards is astonishing because of the succession of very contrasting landscapes that one crosses: vineyards and orchards, forest with varied species, fields and crops. Located at the gates of Thonon, but yet so wild and isolated, you can see your concerns fly away like blackbirds under the pines. Please respect the vineyards and orchards.

One of the Boucles du Coteau de Publier trails: a pleasant stroll that takes you from the commune's main town to the lakeside. Mainly in shady undergrowth, you'll follow the red triangle of the local signposting along the way. Departure point: Car park at Belvédère and Source Farquenoud in Publier. (Belvédère Eva'd bus stop line 3) Departure possible from the Eglise and the Chef-Lieu of Publier (disc zone parking) or Publier Eglise bus stop lines 3 and 12 Eva'd. From the Farquenoud belvedere, you'll find the Souriane spring where Evian natural mineral water flows, with a lovely view of Lake Geneva. Head back up towards the main town, passing through fields and vegetable gardens. You can make your first stop at the Publier church. The path then descends into the undergrowth, crossing the Nant with the pretty bridge "sur le Nant", and descending again along a wide path to the railroad line, which you have to cross. Reach the lakeside via Parc Maxima with its ferruginous spring and century-old trees. We recommend a break by the lake. At the landing stage, you reach the old village, pass through the passage de l'Abbé Chipier, a small tunnel under the railroad line, then climb up to Crochet. You pass the Crochet orchard and follow the path through the undergrowth that runs alongside the tracks. Pass through woods and fields with a herd of sheep in the Châtaigneraie. Crochet and a short detour to the Chapelle Saint-Etienne on the Blonay estate. (pass between the soccer pitches). Return along the higher path, passing fields and greenhouses and several remarkable trees before reaching the Buvette de Farquenoud lookout.

You can have a lovely walk along the 1 Km bank linking the marina and Thonon’s communal beach. The Rives bank towers over Lake Geneva and links the port to the communal beach. It is a popular walk for locals and visitors of all ages. Fishermen, walkers, cyclists, joggers and rollerskaters love it for its flowery setting and lake views.

This nice walk offers beautiful views of the lake and Switzerland from the city center. From the Belvedere to the castle of Ripaille, many panoramas are to be discovered all along the quays. From the parking of the municipal beach, walk along the quays of Thonon to enjoy the lake shore, until you reach the fishermen's port and the hamlet of Rives. Don't forget to take advantage of the playground and the terraces and kiosks of the port! Variation from the Tourist Office: Start the walk at the Belvedere then take the funicular (1.10 € one way / 2 € return) - Lift available to avoid the few steps to reach the quays of Thonon. On arrival, cross the paved road to reach the lakefront until you reach the entrance of the municipal beach. You can go past the swimming pool along the bike path to admire the Château de Ripaille. For the return, go the other way around.

Over 930 km of marked mountain bike trails. A one-of-a-kind itinerary, punctuated with single-track trails and perfectly signposted, rolling on the way up and fun (even technical) on the way down: this is the fundamental principle of the Chemins du Soleil.

This fifth stage of the GRP Littoral du Léman will take you from Thonon-les-Bains to Sciez. In a first part, you will reach the castle of Allinges, before continuing in the direction of the marina of Sciez. Starting from the spa town of Thonon-les-Bains, this fifth stage takes place first in an urban area in order to leave the town and then join more rural paths. Approximately in the middle of the stage are the ruins of the Château-Neuf and Château-Vieu d'Allinges. Located on the hill of Allinges, this place was the residence of Saint François de Sales during his mission of evangelization of the province. Built in the 10th century, the highest viewpoint is 717 meters high. You will then reach the village of Sciez-sur-Léman and its marina. Take the time to admire the castle of Coudrée, built in the 12th century by the Counts of Savoy, now a luxury hotel.

The Vallée Verte circuit and the Tour of Mont d'Hermone, together with their variants, allow cyclists to reap an impressive harvest of easy passes. Departure point / TER: Thonon-les-Bains or Habère-Poche Length: 45 km Difficulty: difficult Total ascent: 840 m Maximum altitude: 1120m Direction: clockwise Landmarks and connections : Armoy (separation from Circuit de Planbois n°50) ; Armoy (separation with Circuit de Planbois n°50); Vailly / Sous-la-Côte (separation with Tour du Roc d'Enfer n°37); Habère-Poche and Draillant (separation then joint return with Circuit de la Vallée Verte n°28). Description:Mont d'Hermone is home to the Notre Dame d'Hermone chapel (1328 m) on its summit ridge in the middle of the forest. It is an active Marian pilgrimage site for all the parishes in the massif, and can be reached on foot from the Col du Feu (1120 m). The tour takes you over two other passes: Col de Terramont (1090 m) and Col des Moises (1121 m). The former is reached by a continuous climb from Thonon (RD26, then RD22 after Vailly / Sous-la-Côte). After a descent to Habère-Poche, you'll climb to the second after leaving the Col de Cou road (RD12) at the Ramble hamlet vacation camp (RD246). As you climb to the Col des Moises, you'll see the winch launch site of the Léman Mont-Blanc glider piloting school on your right. This velisurface, created in 1995, is the only one of its kind in Haute-Savoie. Haute-Savoie

The route has been signposted for cycle tourists passing through the area. It is a nice link between Switzerland/Germany and the south of France for touring cyclists. It could me a nice one-day journey taking a return ticket with the trains (stations : Annemasse, Machilly, Bons en Chablais, Thonon les Bains). Direction of travel: north/south Landmarks and connections: Sciez (junction with Circuit du Bas-Chablais n°31); Brens (junction with Tour des Voirons n°27 and Circuit de la Vallée Verte n°28); Machilly (junction with Balcons d'Annemasse n°26) TER stations: Bons-en-Chablais, Machilly, Annemasse Description: This itinerary linking the two major towns in northern Haute Savoie is not without its merits: charming inland villages, forest passages, views of Lake Machilly. Departure is in common with Circuit du Bas Chablais n°3, down the Avenue de Corzent. Arriving in Anthy, head inland. At Sciez, there's another sharp left-hand hairpin turn, just before you reach the départementale. This is the start of a pleasant forest climb that takes you away from the coastline and into the Bas-Chablais region. The final border section slopes gently down to Ville-la-Grand and Annemasse. You may choose to arrive in Sciez not inland, but along the shores of the lake, continuing to follow the Circuit du Bas-Chablais past Anthy. In Sciez, follow and then cross the départementale 1005 with the utmost caution to get back to the connecting route. Cyclo-discovery routes signposted by the Haute-Savoie Department as part of the Haute-Savoie Vélo Plan.

Historic, cultural and winemaking centre in Haute-Savoie, the Castle de Ripaille is also one of the biggest and most remarkable natural sites on the banks of Lake Geneva. By its grandeur, its charm, its memories, Ripaille is one of the most beautiful domains on the shores of Lake Geneva. In the Middle Ages, a semi-religious retreat of the first Duke of Savoy, Amédée VIII, in the 17th and 18th centuries, a Carthusian monastery, protected from the "century" by the high wall that still surrounds it today, in 1900 the property of a great industrialist and aesthete, Ripaille has always been a place where residents and visitors come to "recharge their batteries". The visit of the site of Ripaille plunges the visitor in the time of the counts of Savoy in the XIIIth century and evokes the reign of the first Duke of Savoy, the great Amédée VIII and the history of the Carthusian monks, owners of the domain from the XVIIth century until the French Revolution. This fresco ends with the fabulous architectural adventure of the 1900 Restoration when the dream of a great Alsatian industrialist made Ripaille a total work of art! Since this year, the dining room of the Engel-Gros family and the kitchen of the castle are refurnished and put back in function, come and discover this unique reconstitution of the daily life in the Belle Epoque! Beyond history, visiting Ripaille means discovering a preserved nature, an exceptional land and magnificent gardens between Dent d'Oche and Lake Geneva. Come for a visit, a professional or cultural event, a private party or to taste the Ripaille AOC wine produced on site. The Castle is the seat of a Foundation, created in 1976, which works for the conversation, the valorization and the animation of this monument. The preservation of the environment is at the center of its concerns. * The visit of Ripaille is for young and old, with: - The Amédée room dedicated to the presentation of medieval Savoyard civilization through the presentation of stained glass windows, numismatics, and original manuscripts. - The reconstitution of the old kitchen of the Château de Ripaille and the dining room of the Belle Epoque: kitchen utensils, original objects, tableware, come and discover the modernity of Ripaille with the automatic windows or the dumbwaiter linking the first floor to the second floor. - The film "Ripaille through time" in a specially dedicated projection room recounting the history of the Château de Ripaille. - The free visit of the castle: the castle can be visited freely from April to October and during school vacations, from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 6 pm (closing at 5 pm on Saturdays), with the help of a paper documentation and audio guides in French, English and German. - A special tour for children: spend a convivial moment with your family and follow Aymonet Corviaux, carpenter, architect and builder of Ripaille in 1434, through the maze of the castle. This tour will take you from the large terrace with a panoramic view of the lake, to the old cellars and medieval moats. - The "Workshops in a mess. Wednesdays at Ripaille": creative and educational workshops offered every Wednesday, according to the opening calendar of the Castle. - A temporary exhibition renewed every year. Guided tours provided by professional guides. Services include both the visit and the tasting or the visit, tasting and meal. Many formulas are possible. The Fondation Ripaille will study all requests by email visite@ripaille.fr or by phone 04 50 26 64 44.

The Champions Course is an 18-hole course (6120 metres – 6693 yards) by 72 of the Evian Resort Golf Club. Its geographical location on the shores of Lake Geneva and at the foot of the Alps offers exceptional views throughout the game. It is one of the most beautiful golf courses in France. The Evian Resort Golf Club provides a stage to match the status of The Amundi Evian Championship and the talent of its women champions, while offering amateurs (minimum handicap 35) a year-round course on which to fully express their game. “It's a great golf course, rather complicated. You really have to keep the ball on the fairway. The rough is pretty thick. The greens roll fast, and you can have some really tricky putts. There are definitely a lot of things to think about, but that's what makes great courses.” Lexi Thompson

A magnificent domain on the edge of the lake, the swimming pool and the beach of Evian benefit from a framework favourable to the amusement of the young people and the relaxation of the parents. The water sports centre offers a wide range of activities : a 50-metre Olympic pool, a 25-metre medium-sized pool with 6 water jets (waterfalls and massaging jets), a paddling pool, supervised access to the lake, table tennis, deckchairs for hire, petanque and volleyball courts, a 160-metre slide. A swimming school also offers individual or group lessons. Men must wear swimming trunks or boxer shorts when swimming in the pool. New this year : a fitness area "Le fitness Studio Base Camp" welcomes you for sports coaching lessons with music facing the lake. For more information: www.basecamp.training A supervised swimming area at the lake is open every day : In June and September: from 12pm to 6pm In July and August: from 11am to 7pm New for 2025: a water sports centre with kayak and paddle hire (single or two-seater), rowing and pedal boats. Complementary activities such as snorkelling, diving and sailing will be offered by service providers throughout the season. A children's garden (free access) is open for the youngest children (from 3 months to 6 years) to swim under the supervision of their parents. This enclosed and secure area is equipped with paddling pools and water games. It is open: Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10.30 am to 6 pm in June and every day in July and August from 10 am to 7 pm. A restaurant "La Brasse" welcomes you in a brasserie formula or a la carte with snacks, drinks and cocktails 7 days a week during the opening hours of the water sports centre. Picnics are not allowed.

Discover AN Rafting Haute-Savoie, your expert in whitewater sports: rafting, hydrospeed, canoraft and nature activities in the heart of the Alps. Natural adventure in an exceptional setting! Both individuals and groups will appreciate this natural setting on the banks of the Dranse.The AN Rafting - The Nature Adventure base is ideally located at the exit of Thonon towards Morzine along the Dranse.

The little train offers you a 35 minutes tour. Thanks to the commentary on board, you will discover the main monuments and emblematic places of the city.

Nature is an endless source of beauty and experiences waiting to be discovered. Introduction to many outdoor activities and/or white water activities. Organisation of sports activities and hire of via ferrata equipment Caving, canyoning, via ferrata, tree climbing...

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Place of conservation of the historical archives of the City and temporary exhibition space, the Maison Gribaldi is one of the last vestiges of old Evian. Built during the Renaissance period, it still has mullioned windows topped with bracketed lintels, a wooden gallery that was replaced identically during the restoration-extension of 2013 and, inside the building, a beautiful stone spiral staircase. Built against the ramparts that encircled the city, it probably belonged to Vespasian de Gribaldi, a friend of François de Sales and former archbishop of Vienne in the Dauphiné, who left his name to it. It may have been an outbuilding of his nearby manor house, located at the corner of the upper street. The historical and iconographic archives will be digitised and accessible to all from computer stations. A valuable educational tool for research, schools and the public. The Maison Gribaldi is open to the public during exhibitions.

A programme of thematic exhibitions is presented every year : paintings, sculptures, photographs, etc. In just a few years, the Palais Lumière has become one of the main cultural and artistic centres of the lake Geneva basin. Inaugurated in August 1902, the institute of hydrotherapy is considered to be the best of its kind. Open from 15 May to 15 October, it administers 1,200 treatments a day: baths, showers, massages, and electrical and mechanical treatments. Architect Ernest Brunnarius designed an impressive building: 68 m long and 25 m high, topped with a 30-m dome on a square base. Along the partially tiled façade, the ramps lead to a monumental entrance framed by bell towers. Under the porch, two paintings by Jean Benderly depict water. Listed as a historical monument, the building was extensively renovated from 2004 to 2006. Renamed the "Palais Lumière", it now holds a multi-media library, exhibition rooms and a convention centre. - April 19, 2025 to January 4, 2026 Exhibition of a selection of more than three hundred works drawn from a private collection of nearly five thousand paintings, drawings, watercolors, prints, posters, books and illustrated magazines, by recognized artists or to be discovered. Guided tour (in french only) every day at 2:30 p.m. Little games at Palais Lumière for children between 6 and 12 years : a booklet with little games for a visit of the exhibition is available at the reception.

Its setting, traditional by its colors and wooden tables, country for its view of the gardens, even has the appearance of distinguished guinguette with its large sunny terrace open in summer. The Chef’s menu is a sign of this bistro spirit. Back to basics with seasonal produce, worked with passion by local men and women such as Pierre Pecquery's fishmonger "du Léman à l'océan", Simon Michoud's charcuterie and Jean-Claude Cartailler's escargotière de Chevenoz, to name but a few. From the kitchen to the dining room, the conviviality of the Bistrot comes alive and spreads through the brigade, this great family of La Verniaz who work daily with the sole aim of welcoming you with talent and love of the profession. The restaurant offers families high chairs, booster seats and colouring books for younger guests.

The Dranse Delta nature reserve is one of the last natural areas on the shores of lake Geneva ans is home to many animals and plant species. Located between Thonon and Publier, the natural reserve of the Dranse Delta is one of the last natural areas on the shores of Lake Geneva where many animal and plant species live. This area is classified as a SPA (Special Protection Area) for its ecological and environmental values. The Asters association (conservatory of natural spaces of Haute Savoie) manages this natural reserve by ensuring its control, its surveillance and its valorization in the eyes of the population. Itinerary: at the end of the avenue de Saint-Disdille, take the road on your right. A landscaped parking area welcomes you a little further and a natural path leads you to the nature reserve. You enter a more forested area: below, it is an alluvial forest composed mainly of poplars and willows. It is the kingdom of the small passerines: titmice, chicken, warblers... Continue to the mouth of the Dranse and the edges of the lake. At random encounters, one can observe herons, goosander, common sandpiper, small gravelots... On the small beach behind the wetland, on the left, a tree is gnawed by the beaver, a nocturnal animal that frequents the site. The heavily dug paths are the remains of the arms of the Dranse river that used to flow here. Go back to the parking lot by the path... To discover alone all year long, or (better!), accompanied by a naturalist guide, in summer season (information at the Tourist Office of Thonon).

Ripaille Forest is just minutes away from Thonon town centre and is ideal for a lovely walk. This private wooded area is home to several different species of animal and you can stroll along a signposted trail to become one with nature. This national heritage site covers 130 hectares of the Domaine de Ripaille estate. Here you can visit the old oak field where the counts of Savoie once hunted (53 hectares), André Engel arboretum (19 hectares) and the Mémorial National des Justes de France, erected in 1997 in honour of the men and women who saved the Jews during World War II. The site is home to a number of species of self-sufficient wildlife and plantlife living in a closed circuit of walls isolating the site from the surrounding urban area. Ripaille Forest covers 53 hectares and is impressive from a historical, forestry and fauna point of view. The counts and dukes of Savoie that came to hunt here in the Middle Ages planted the impressive coppice of sessile oak trees that you can still admire today. During this time a network of paths were laid to divide this forest and lead to the towns in Pays de Vaud on the other side of the lake which once belonged to the Savoie region. The large ancient wall surrounding the forest has helped the wildlife thrive and you can see deer, a large heronry and many nesting birds. Ripaille has been awarded the ZICO label (important area for bird conservation) as per the EU directive. André Engel designed an arboretum whose trees were planted over 19 hectares between 1930 and 1934 and holds 58 different, mostly exotic, species. The aim of the project was to research how these plants acclimatised to our region. Some species, such as the North American douglas fir, were incredibly adaptable.

At the heart of the Ripaille estate, this enclosed site has, among other things, an ancient 53-hectare oak grove, the former hunting ground of the Counts of Savoy; a 19-hectare arboretum Château de Ripaille Forêt (53 hectares) and its arboretum with 58 different woods. Signposted trails. The Mémorial National des Justes de France was erected in the heart of Ripaille in 1997. Opening times differ depending on the season. Free: 1 or 2 hour walk. Thanks to the indication boards, you will be able to explore this great forest and discover its fauna and flora. Keep your eyes wide open, you may cross paths with a roe deer!

Historic, cultural and winemaking centre in Haute-Savoie, the Castle de Ripaille is also one of the biggest and most remarkable natural sites on the banks of Lake Geneva. By its grandeur, its charm, its memories, Ripaille is one of the most beautiful domains on the shores of Lake Geneva. In the Middle Ages, a semi-religious retreat of the first Duke of Savoy, Amédée VIII, in the 17th and 18th centuries, a Carthusian monastery, protected from the "century" by the high wall that still surrounds it today, in 1900 the property of a great industrialist and aesthete, Ripaille has always been a place where residents and visitors come to "recharge their batteries". The visit of the site of Ripaille plunges the visitor in the time of the counts of Savoy in the XIIIth century and evokes the reign of the first Duke of Savoy, the great Amédée VIII and the history of the Carthusian monks, owners of the domain from the XVIIth century until the French Revolution. This fresco ends with the fabulous architectural adventure of the 1900 Restoration when the dream of a great Alsatian industrialist made Ripaille a total work of art! Since this year, the dining room of the Engel-Gros family and the kitchen of the castle are refurnished and put back in function, come and discover this unique reconstitution of the daily life in the Belle Epoque! Beyond history, visiting Ripaille means discovering a preserved nature, an exceptional land and magnificent gardens between Dent d'Oche and Lake Geneva. Come for a visit, a professional or cultural event, a private party or to taste the Ripaille AOC wine produced on site. The Castle is the seat of a Foundation, created in 1976, which works for the conversation, the valorization and the animation of this monument. The preservation of the environment is at the center of its concerns. * The visit of Ripaille is for young and old, with: - The Amédée room dedicated to the presentation of medieval Savoyard civilization through the presentation of stained glass windows, numismatics, and original manuscripts. - The reconstitution of the old kitchen of the Château de Ripaille and the dining room of the Belle Epoque: kitchen utensils, original objects, tableware, come and discover the modernity of Ripaille with the automatic windows or the dumbwaiter linking the first floor to the second floor. - The film "Ripaille through time" in a specially dedicated projection room recounting the history of the Château de Ripaille. - The free visit of the castle: the castle can be visited freely from April to October and during school vacations, from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 6 pm (closing at 5 pm on Saturdays), with the help of a paper documentation and audio guides in French, English and German. - A special tour for children: spend a convivial moment with your family and follow Aymonet Corviaux, carpenter, architect and builder of Ripaille in 1434, through the maze of the castle. This tour will take you from the large terrace with a panoramic view of the lake, to the old cellars and medieval moats. - The "Workshops in a mess. Wednesdays at Ripaille": creative and educational workshops offered every Wednesday, according to the opening calendar of the Castle. - A temporary exhibition renewed every year. Guided tours provided by professional guides. Services include both the visit and the tasting or the visit, tasting and meal. Many formulas are possible. The Fondation Ripaille will study all requests by email visite@ripaille.fr or by phone 04 50 26 64 44.

You can reach these pebble beaches via a lane behind the communal beach. The beaches are almost 3km long and are lovely to walk along whatever the time of year or swim by during the summer. Located just after the communal beach on the edge of the Château de Ripaille estate, La Pinède is a succession of natural little pebble beaches linked by footpaths. In the summer you can swim here (free access – no surveillance) or walk here any time of year and soak up the peaceful atmosphere of Lake Geneva’s untamed banks. This incomparable site on the lakeside is closely linked to the Maison de Savoie. The banks have been listed and the site is protected. In the summer, we do everything to ensure the location is kept clean and peaceful. You can swim in a 3km area right up to Parc de la Châtaigneraie. One of its beaches (signposted) is for naturists.

Traces of a chapel date back to the earliest days of evangelization on the shores of Lake Geneva (around the 6th century). Dedicated to Saint-Etienne (1st martyr), in the 9th century it housed a relic of Sainte-Anne, a reward received, according to legend, by Tristan de la Chapelle, the local lord. Ceded in 1266 by Pierre de Savoie to the priors of Thonon and Bellevaux, it later became part of the history of the château built nearby. In the 16th and 17th centuries, it was the seat of a small parish, annexed to Publier, where Saint-François de Sales celebrated mass. A fine example of rural architecture from the 12th and 13th centuries, it is listed as a historic monument.

On the banks of Lake Geneva, in an exceptional site in the midst of pine trees and a 3-hectare flowered park, the Municipal Beach is a unique place for sport, relaxation and leisure. 3 heated pools, including an Olympic pool. Enjoy Lake Geneva with lifeguard supervised swimming in an adapted area of 3 000 m2 on the lake with a wealth of diving boards: 1.50m, 3m, 5m & 10m. Beach Point: rentals and lessons (paddleboarding, kayak, pedalo, windsurfing, etc.) Tel: +33(0)6 87 30 46 48 Activities for all Free - From 18th June to 20th August Discover the Beach during the summer, with free introductory sessions on offer, supervised by qualified sports instructors from Thonon’s sport clubs. Saturday 23rd July and Sunday 14th August: Evening entertainments at Thétys: with an inflatable structure in the water from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The remarkable architecture of this arch with its light-colored arcades was designed and realized in Hauteville marble stone by stone mason Philippe Bouvet. The zodiac signs were designed and created by sculptor Béatrice Sassone.

amazing view of the lake and swiss alps

The fishing and lake open-air museum opened in 1987 and has found its place in the heart of the fishing village in Port de Rives. It is sheltered by three traditional huts and beats to the tune of the professional fishermen who are never far away. The Ecomusée de la Pêche et du Lac (open-air fishing and lake museum) is on Thonon-les-Bains’ fishing port in traditional fishing huts. It is strongly influenced by professional fishermen past and present and visitors can admire their work before heading off to explore the lake’s ecosystem. History and techniques: the open-air museum tracks the evolution of local fisheries science techniques, fishing with a "big spear" to catching crayfish. All Lake Geneva’s fishing equipment and tools are on display: Boats, motors, nets and keepnets. Observe the lake fish, trout, perch and even Arctic char in the four aquariums. A display of stuffed lake-dwelling birds will help you recognise the species in the natural habitat. The museum has had a large interactive game since 2007 for kids to put fish and birds in their rightful place in the ecosystem. This fun and educational site is ideal for solo visits and family outings!

Its setting, traditional by its colors and wooden tables, country for its view of the gardens, even has the appearance of distinguished guinguette with its large sunny terrace open in summer. The Chef’s menu is a sign of this bistro spirit. Back to basics with seasonal produce, worked with passion by local men and women such as Pierre Pecquery's fishmonger "du Léman à l'océan", Simon Michoud's charcuterie and Jean-Claude Cartailler's escargotière de Chevenoz, to name but a few. From the kitchen to the dining room, the conviviality of the Bistrot comes alive and spreads through the brigade, this great family of La Verniaz who work daily with the sole aim of welcoming you with talent and love of the profession. The restaurant offers families high chairs, booster seats and colouring books for younger guests.

At Brevon, offers a daily menu every day during the week. And a small card with specialties of the world, as well for a meal as for a drink with friends. Take-away food: burger, nems ...

Welcome to cosy bedrooms and tasty cooking in this former watermill in the heart of the green valley of Brevon. The watermill has been fully restored by the owner and is now in working order. Frédéric Molina claims a cuisine that is both raw and delicate, sometimes a little wild, a true author's cuisine, with the will to shake up people's minds. The products are meticulously chosen to reveal a territory and can be expressed in all simplicity. For him, there are no noble products, all are exceptional, because they are the fruit of the work of women and men producers, breeders, fishermen and gatherers, for whom he feels a deep respect. Located in a rural setting of the Chablais, this old mill renovated into a small hotel-restaurant with rustic-cosy rooms is located in the Brevon valley, only 15 km from Lake Geneva. This charming house offers a real alpine escape.

A mid-mountain guesthouse offering stunning views of the Vallée d’Aulps. The restaurant has a traditional, hearty menu where the accent is on regional produce. Located mid-way between Lake Geneva and the valley’s ski resorts, and an ideal starting point for walkers, the guesthouse is surrounded by a landscape of forest and Alpine meadows. It’s an ideal place to relax, with a welcoming village of 200 residents. It’s also perfect for anyone who likes a calm setting and who enjoy adjusting to the rhythm of nature and the seasons during their stay. Ski locker provided, fireplace in the dining room, carefully prepared meals...

On the banks of Lake Beunaz, the cocktail bar restaurant A la Belle Etoile welcomes you for unforgettable moments in an idyllic setting. We offer quality food and service with the friendliness and naturalness that characterise us.

Restaurant serving Savoyard specialities in a magnificent setting in the Très le Mont Alpine meadows. Departure point for a number of walks/hikes in the Mont Forchat. Warm and friendly atmosphere assured! Open May to October

Lovingly prepared local specialities feature on the menu: tartiflettes, beef and chicken casseroles, fondue forestière (mushrooms), tomato fondue, Lullin pork fricassée, potato fritters and trout from the fish tank. Savoyard specialities (fondues, raclettes, fritters), trout reared at the hotel, Dishes cooked in ‘poëlons’... all served in a welcoming, friendly and family atmosphere. Special Savoyard evenings in season.

In the heart of Trechauffe mountain meadow (accessible by car from La Forclaz or from the Abondance valley via the Grand Taillet Col. Light meals from Tuesday to Sunday: potato waffles, traditional cheese toasties, tartiflette, cheese, etc...…

A traditional and family-run restaurant, located between Thonon and Morzine and a stone’s throw from the Devil’s Bridge Gorges. We offer hearty cooking as well as a family-friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Our diners can choose from our chef’s daily suggestions and quick lunch menus which change with the seasons. And for when the sun shines, why not take advantage of our terrace out back...

In a traditional atmosphere, L'ormeau and its team welcome you in a family and wooded setting facing the Dent d'Oche and the Mont César. Come and discover its gourmet menu and its local specialties all year long Welcome to L'Ormeau, our restaurant is a family story that began with Antoine and Marcelle, my grandparents, who built this place in the place of a family barn, our restaurant in 1971. Charming little restaurant located in the center of our beautiful village of Bernex and its ski resort, between Lake Geneva and the mountains, close to Evian les Bains, Thonon, the Valley of Abondance, our family welcomes you all year round in its warm, wooded decor, a warm and typical atmosphere. Its restaurant, its bar as well as a terrace with a panoramic view on the Dent d'Oche, the Mont César are waiting for you throughout the seasons to spend a pleasant moment with your family or friends. Discover the art of living in the mountains! Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

Camping du Châtelet, near Lake Geneva, offers you a friendly stay with facilities for children, respect for the environment (green energy, sorting, composting) and "Clé verte" and "Camping Qualité" labels for unforgettable vacations. Rental of chalets, tent canvas and wood, delimited sites, modern sanitary, solar hot water, Wifi ... Camping Quality, label "The Green Key" since 2004 and label "Family Plus" since 2012.

Quiet and family campsite located 200m from Lake Geneva, ideal for supervised swimming in summer and for fishing. Spacious and delimited pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes, rental and sale of very comfortable mobile homes with terrace. Spacious pitches for tents, caravans and camper. Rental and sale of mobile homes comfort with terrace. Ecolodge tent rental. Secure children's play area, inflatable structure, outdoor fitness course, picnic tables, 3 petanque courts and 2 ping-pong tables (one adapted to PMR) Services: laundry, ice cubes, ice cream, soft drinks, candy confectionery, postcards, stamps, souvenirs, tourist brochures, Post Office. Bread roll in summer. Wifi fee. Eco-responsible charter. The mobile homes are comfortable for 2 to 6 people with covered terrace. Equipped kitchen, 1, 2 to 3 bedrooms, shower + washbasin, WC, TV, garden furniture, drying rack, barbecue on request, parking. Pillows, duvets and blankets provided. Pets admitted under certain conditions in some mobile homes. Ecolodge Safari Tents are comfortable canvas bungalows of 19 m², for 2 to 5 people, with covered wooden terrace (10 m²). Fully equipped kitchen, storage, 2 bedrooms (1 double bed / 3 single beds including 1 extra). Possibility rental: Kits bed linen and / or towels, baby kit, TV kit. Water, gas, electricity included.

Shady family campsite 50 m from the port and the beach of Sciez. All amenities nearby. Entertainment for all at the port of Sciez.

The Gîte des Hermones welcomes you in the small village of Vailly in the heart of the Chablais uplands and 15km from Thonon-les-Bains and Lake Geneva.

In the heart of Chablais, not far from Lake Geneva, the Les Hermones gîte welcomes you in groups, families or individually.

Situated between lake and mountains in Sciez-sur-Léman, our 3-star campsite welcomes you in a calm, green setting, with spacious, flat, grassy and shady pitches. Comfortable mobile homes for rent. TV room and bar on site.

Charming hotel, this 17th century mill combines wood and stone dominate, the fireplace in the middle of the restaurant creates a warm and relaxing atmosphere. Fred and Irene offer you 5 rooms decorated with care, combining tradition, modernity and comfort. In the heart of the Alps of Geneva, the Moulin de Léré is an alpine escape between lake and mountain. A small stream runs through the wooded park and continues to turn the mill wheel, providing a particularly pleasant and bucolic atmosphere. The 5 warmly furnished rooms are decorated according to specific themes combining tradition, modernity and simplicity. Four of them have private balconies with views of the surrounding countryside. The Moulin de Léré is a destination where one feels at home while having the strange sensation of being elsewhere. The restaurant is a place between a flour mill and a forge, a place where stone and wood dominate, a warm and relaxed place where the pleasure of contemplating nature is mixed with that of tasting. Frédéric Molina claims a raw and delicate cuisine, sometimes a little wild, a true author's cuisine with the will to shake up the minds. The products are meticulously chosen to reveal a territory and can be expressed in all simplicity. For him there are no noble products, all are exceptional, especially when he talks about the fruit of these women and men producers, breeders, fishermen and pickers for whom he feels a deep respect. His technique is relevant when it has the elegance to step aside in front of the taste and textures of an idea.

Le Bois du Cornet is a charming little inn in the centre of the village of La Forclaz (between Lake Geneva and the Portes du Soleil ski resorts), with 3 guest rooms upstairs and a restaurant/bar on the ground floor. Situated in the heart of the small, typical village of La Forclaz, between Thonon les Bains and Morzine (on the road to the Col du Grand Taillet and Tréchauffé), the auberge offers an ideal setting in which to recharge your batteries and enjoy a welcoming environment. The inn has a terrace, restaurant, bar and 3 spacious family guest rooms for up to 3 or 4 people. They are equipped with a double bed and a single bed. The large room sleeps 4, with a double bed and 2 single beds. These non-smoking rooms all have en suite bathrooms with toiletries. Bed linen and towels are also provided. Continental breakfast is served every morning on request. It includes hot drinks, fruit juice, pastries baked on request in the morning and hot bread. Cereals, biscuits, jam, butter and fresh cheese are also available. The restaurant remains open for our guests 7 days a week. Small pets accepted at no extra charge.

The Hotel Restaurant de la Plage welcomes you with its feet in the water, with a unique panorama of the lake and mountains. A charming house with the promise of a timeless experience. Seasonal, homemade cuisine. Twelve spacious rooms, a restaurant and kitchen that, as the seasons go by, give way to flavors and tastings, a superb terrace overlooking the lake, a private beach... the Alps in the background. A blend of Art Deco and contemporary, Hôtel de la Plage adds to the splendor of its breathtaking panorama the pleasure of one of the finest restaurants on the shores of Lake Geneva. Our talented chef and his brigade offer you a palette of culinary sensations based on the seasons and market produce. For a stopover, an escapade, a stay... Here, everything is done to make the moment a pleasant memory.

"On the shores of Lake Geneva, Camping La Pinède awaits you in an exceptional setting, with access to the only sandy beach! Pitches, natural accommodation, swimming pool and family activities for a unique vacation! " The campsite is ideal for a wide range of water sports: pedalos, unlicensed boat trips on the peaceful waters of the lake, sailing, stand-up paddles, windsurfing, kitesurfing, kayaking, flyboarding... The campsite is the ideal starting point for your excursions: Thonon les Bains and Evian, renowned for their spa treatments, Avoriaz for high altitude recharging, Yvoire (3 kilometers away) ranked among the 10 most beautiful villages in France, and just 40 minutes from Geneva and Swiss chocolate. Situated on the ViaRhôna route, La Pinède campsite is an ideal stopover for cyclists on this famous cycling route. Cyclists will find camping pitches, sanitary facilities and a range of services and amenities to help them rest and recharge before continuing their journey along the ViaRhôna. Accommodation : Wooden chalets, caravans, mobile homes and Toile & Bois tents. Accommodates up to 6 people. Pitches with or without electricity.