Wandelroute: het signaal van Voirons

From the Voirons crest (altitude 1 480m), you can enjoy a panoramic view across Lake Geneva, the Vallée Verte, the Giffre mountains, the Aravis and Mont-Blanc.Take a family walk along the Balcons du Léman long-distance path, which also takes you all around the lake.

Orientation table with panoramic view of Lac Léman and the Salève.

Summit of a forest walk which is accessible even for very young children. When the weather is good, the whole valley is all yours.Enjoy panoramic 360° views from the Signal des Voirons with the Léman and Jura on one side and Mont Blanc, the Môle and the Chablais peaks to the other side.

At the summit of the magnificent Monts Voirons with views of Mont-Blanc, come and visit the Notre Dame des Voirons Monastery, the chapel and Petites soeurs de Bethléem's art studios.Les Voirons was already a cult site for the Allobroges and Romans. Lord Louis de Langin founded the first chapel here in the 15th century, housing the black Virgin and called it Notre Dame des Voirons. The chapel then became a pilgrim site and welcomed Saint François de Sales in 1595. Following a fire, the black Virgin is now kept in the Boëge Church. In 1967 the first Soeurs de Béthléem nuns came to Les Voirons. There are now 100 of them.

Perched on the ridge between earth and sky, this Gothic chapel has all the necessary components to be a perfect place for contemplation.The chapel of Notre Dame des Voirons was built in the 15th century, with its back to a rock that climbs higher still and is the source of a little spring. This gothic chapel has all the right elements to make it a place for contemplation. Located 10 minutes on foot from the monastery, you can reach the recently restored Notre-Dame des Voirons, whose interior has recently been restored, via a woodland path. The chapel is worth the detour in itself, not just for its decor, which is exemplary in its rustic restraint, nor for its attendance, as it is rarely visited. It is worth the visit because, unlike many other religious buildings, this chapel has soul. There are no ornaments or paintings. It is simply decorated with a statue of the Virgin Mary (Black Madonna, of course), a plain, stone altar and basic furnishings. This simple rectangular stone Gothic chapel measures around 15 metres in length and provides a serene space for those in search of silence and inner peace.

With its source in the Voirons massif, the Foron is a waterway which crosses the Annemasse region from end to end. It crosses wet zones, agricultural plains, meadows, villages and also cities.Situated on an exceptional site, with a surface area of 7 hectares and a maximum depth of 2.50 meters, surrounded by diverse landscapes, Lac de Machilly offers a natural environment that will delight wilderness lovers and fishing enthusiasts alike. 1.2 km around the lake. It features a friendly picnic area and a playground, perfect for families. All along the walk around the lake, it's possible to observe the local flora and fauna, making the lake a privileged spot for nature lovers. The lake is a starting point for the Plan Départemental des Itinéraires de Promenade et de Randonnée (PDIPR) leading to the Signal des Voirons, offering hiking opportunities for the more sporty.