After leaving Geneva, the pilgrims' path goes through gently-rolling wooded countryside with views of the snow-capped Jura mountains. Beyond that is the Rhône with its vine-clad hillsides and drained marshes dotted with poplar trees.
The path from Charrot (a hamlet of Bardonnex en Suisse) follows the Chemin de la Checande, through the vineyards.
Cross the N206 main road and take the Chemin des Crêts-d'Acier which is opposite you. Cross the railway line and continue to your right along a clear path. Take the road on the right and then, when you reach Chez-Jacques, take Chemin d'Huffin on the left and cross to the other side of the A40. At the bend in the road, head South on a long path that goes to Neydens.
The path from Charrot (a hamlet of Bardonnex en Suisse) follows the Chemin de la Checande, through the vineyards.
Cross the N206 main road and take the Chemin des Crêts-d'Acier which is opposite you. Cross the railway line and continue to your right along a clear path. Take the road on the right and then, when you reach Chez-Jacques, take Chemin d'Huffin on the left and cross to the other side of the A40. At the bend in the road, head South on a long path that goes to Neydens.
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Points of interest
Points of interest
Points of interest
1Boundary stone
A Roman boundary stone was erected in front of the church. It was used as a centrepiece of the monument to the dead and serves as a platform for a Gallic rooster in the capon style.
2Neydens Church
The church is in the Neo-Gothic style. It was built by Fontaine, the architect from Annecy, in 1890 and opened in 1892. The interior was renovated in 1967 and the exterior in 1980.
3Notre Dame de la Paix de Verrières chapel
The small prisoners' chapel built from stone.<br/>During the Second World War, the parish community of Neydens had promised to build a chapel dedicated to the Virgin if all the prisoners from the village returned alive. The grateful prisoners, as well as the members of the community of Neydens built it at the end of the war. The site offers a viewing point over the valley.
4Chartreuse de Pomier
An exceptional venue for your private receptions: wedding, birthday, baptism, communion, …and your corporate events: seminars, team building, conference, corporate evening, product launch … 20 minutes from Geneva and Annecy. At the foot of the “Salève”.<br/>For 600 years, the Pomier Charterhouse was a place of prayer and meditation. During the last century, turned into a hotel-restaurant, it has welcomed many guests. The renovation of the Pomier Charterhouse, at the start of the 21st century, was conceived to maintain this vocation of reflection and welcome thanks to the refurbishment of this historic site.
5Maison du Salève
The Maison du Salève is a lively, friendly place where you can discover the history and heritage of the Salève massif through exhibitions, workshops, guided tours, discovery trails, conferences and even anniversaries.<br/>Located in the countryside at Présilly, Maison du Salève offers unusual activities connected to its exhibitions, including guided tours, workshops, lectures and nature trails. Walks suitable for people of all ages start from the Maison, including the ‘In the footsteps of the Carthusians’ discovery trail, the pilgrim route to Santiago da Compostela, and the Chemin des Convers, which takes you to summit of the Salève.
The Maison du Salève’s eco-boutique features local artisans, food producers and writers.
