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Discover the Gems of Bons-en-Chablais, Haute-Savoie

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Welcome to Bons-en-Chablais, Haute-Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, where every street corner tells a story and every trail reveals breathtaking views. Nestled between Geneva and the majestic peaks of the French Alps, Bons-en-Chablais is the perfect starting point for your Rhône-Alpes adventures. Begin your exploration at the majestic Lake Geneva, ideal for a day of relaxation or water activities. Hiking enth...See more

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Rundwanderweg : Le Signal des Voirons
3.5 km

Rundwanderweg : Le Signal des Voirons

With a fairly steep gradient, the Signal des Voirons trail allows you to discover part of the Massif des Voirons, which together with the Salève and Vuache form the Monts du Genevois. N°. 1 Lac de Machilly (car park on the south side): On exiting the car park, turn left towards the village, go back up the Route des Framboises and take the road leading to Bons-en-Chablais. Cross the D903. Take the Route de Borringes, then the Chemin du Chamenard which turns into a dirt track and continues as far as Chamenard. N°. 2 Continue climbing on the surfaced Chemin du Sauget. N°. 3 Turn right along a fairly steep path which brings you out at the bottom of the pastureland of Le Sauget. Go up until you reach the farm of Le Sauget on your right. N°. 4 Following a treelined path, bear right as you leave the pastureland, cross a stream and go into the wood to pick up a forestry road. Go up this road and after an open section, take a path on your left, cross another forestry road and you will come to the Maison Forestière de la Servette. N°. 5 Continue until you reach another forestry road, then turn left. A few more zigzags will bring you to the ridge. (GR Balcon du Léman long distance path). Go left and follow the Grande Randonnée (long distance path). At the Signal des Voirons (altitude 1480 m), continue along the ridge, which has some steep downhill sections, until you reach the chapel. N°. 6 Go past the front of the chapel and down a few steps, still on the GR long distance path, cross the clearing of La Moutionnière, cross the forestry road. At the bottom of a short precipitous stretch, turn right onto a forestry track. On exiting the wood, turn right, then left and left again; the road is surfaced from here on and leads to the hamlet of "Les Granges" at the foot of the "Tour de Langin" (Tower of Langin). In the hamlet, turn left between the houses and follow the surfaced road straight ahead. The route goes round a house, at the first left-hand bend head back to Chamenard. Return to the departure point, the Lac de Machilly.

5 h
17 km
Medium
Lac de Machilly - Route du Léman 74140 Machilly
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Monastery and Signal des Voirons Tour
5.5 km

Monastery and Signal des Voirons Tour

A hike so you can explore incredible sights, the Monastère des Voirons and its craftsmanship and the Chapelle des Voirons and its Black Madonna. Duration: 3 hours 30 Difference in altitude: +600m Altitude at start point: 800m Altitude at end point: 1480m Map reference: IGN TOP 25 - 3429ET map Signage: PDIPR panels Difficulty: Family-friendly The first chapel was built on the peaks of Les Voirons in 1451. Over time, over chapels were built and a hermitage also appeared. A statue of the Black Madonna attracted many pilgrims from the end of the 15th century. It is now kept in the Eglise de Boëge. The monastery buildings now house a hundred nuns who have a terracotta and earthenware workshop open to visitors. From Pennaz car park, go up the road across the prairies before you head into the forest. After 5 minutes, be sure to visit the little waterfall running into the stream on your left. At the end of the visit, retrace your steps along the path. For approx. 20 minutes, climb into the forest before you reach the houses dotted all over the meadows. You are now in "Lilette". The path now goes up to "Chez Ruffieux". When you leave the forest you arrive at Les Voirons Monastery. Visit the chapel then continue to the Signal des Voirons. If you have time, follow the ridge on your left for 10 minutes until you reach the overhang of a cliff called "Le saut de la pucelle". Return via the same path.

4 h
8.6 km
Medium
Le Penaz 74420 Boëge
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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! 🌳🥾