Map of the region

Take the old path once trod by the lay brothers from the monastery and discover a little-known corner of Salève, with its alpine pastures, chalet, Sauge footpath and the village of Saint Blaise. There's a splendid view of the Geneva area.

Point de départ: Pomier et de La Maison du Salève
74160

 Présilly

This walk along the Arve offers both walkers and mountain bikers a moment of relaxation and discovery of local fauna and flora as well as magnificent viewpoints of the massif du Salève

Parking des Cheneviers
Chemin des Chenevières
74240

 Gaillard

What could be more magical than sleeping in a real medieval castle? You'll be transported to another world with the modern comforts of large, heated rooms with separate bathrooms and four-poster wooden beds.

465 chemin d'Avully
74890

 Brenthonne

A moderately difficult route, with the ascent of the Col de Cou (1,117 m) rewarded with an uninterrupted descent of the Vallée Verte. If you set off from Thonon-les-Bains, you'll make the ascent of the Col de Terramont (1,090 m) and the Col de Saxel (943 m).

74100

 Annemasse

Partly in Cranves-Sales and partly in Lucinges, it takes its name from the Loty stream which runs nearby. This preserved area of a little more than 30 hectares is ideal for family walks.

Route des Chemenouds
74380

 Cranves-Sales

This museum is the largest natural history museum in Switzerland. Its collections, exhibited over four floors, showcase the fascinating world of animals and minerals.

Route de Malagnou 1
CH - 1208

 Genève

In Bellevaux, high on the mountains, is a pedagogical farm where the whole family can take part in workshops about milk, cheese, farming and the lives of the animals. After the visit you can take home various farm products.

746 route de la Côte
74470

 Bellevaux

The animals have dressed up in their best antlers/plumage/fur for a walk in the wild. Find out how they camouflage themselves and make a nature puppet to show off.

775 route de Mikerne
74160

 Présilly

CrazySchool offers cultural and sensory game trails suitable for all: families, groups of friends, leisure centres, schools, associations, companies and special events (hen/bachelor parties, team-building, conferences, etc.)

1065 Route des Tattes de Borly
ZAC de Borly
74380

 Cranves-Sales

At the south-eastern tip of Mont Vuache, there is a largely shaded path leading into the heart of the village of Chaumont, up to restored pastures and through the hamlets of the piedmont plain.

Point de départ: Parking de l’église de Chaumont
74270

 Chaumont

Making, maturing and sale of cheeses made from raw Alpine milk.

Zone du juge Guérin
Zone du juge Guérin
74160

 Beaumont

Discover Lake Annecy and the Aravis massif from the air, in complete peace and safety, thanks to the hot-air balloons of Compagnie des Ballons.

45 route de Sasserot
74330

 La Balme-de-Sillingy