In summary
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Sports
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Duration6 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationFrench Alps / Haute-Savoie
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AgeFrom 14 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions56.79 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
The highlights
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Sublime landscapes between mountains and Lake Geneva.
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Accommodation offering a swimming pool and sauna, ideal for relaxation.
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A rich program: the history of Evian water, mountain agriculture, fauna and flora...
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 5h
- Average distance/day: 9 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 514 m
- Average daily descent: 514 m
Management
French
Program
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Bellevaux - Bellevaux
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
The trip begins! Check-in is from 4:00 PM at the hotel. After settling into your room, you can relax in the lounges while waiting for your tour leader's presentation around 7:00 PM.
Day 1 -
Mount Forchat
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 8 km
- Positive elevation gain 400 m
- Negative elevation 400 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Mont Forchat (1539 m). Starting from the Col du Feu, we will cross various alpine pastures before climbing a beautiful slope leading us to one of the peaks closest to Thonon, offering an incredible 360° panorama. It offers a unique view of Lake Geneva.
Day 2 -
Roc d'Enfer Natura 2000 Reserve
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Distance 11 km
- Positive elevation gain 600 m
- Negative elevation 600 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Roc d'Enfer Natura 2000 Reserve and Lake Pététoz. Starting from the goat farm, we climb towards the Col de Foron pass, following the Roc d'Enfer ridge. Along the way, we reach a wildlife observation point where we can see chamois, marmots, and sometimes mouflon sheep. We descend towards Lake Pététoz, nestled in its verdant setting, and the alpine pastures before returning to the goat farm.
Day 3 -
Miribel Point
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 9 km
- Positive elevation gain 420 m
- Negative elevation 420 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
The summit of Miribel (1581m). Starting from La Glappaz, we cross the first alpine pastures to Le Replan, a pretty mountain hamlet, then continue towards the summit, which offers a magnificent panoramic view between Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva. There, we discover the history of the Frahans before descending back to Ajon. We discuss the history of the alpine pasture and cheesemaking.
Day 4 -
The Pointe de Tré le Saix
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 7 km
- Positive elevation gain 600 m
- Negative elevation 600 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
The Pointe de Tré le Saix (1657m). Our starting point will be the beautiful Lac de Vallon and its fascinating geological history. We'll then climb to the hamlet of Les Nants before heading to the high-altitude hamlet of Tré-le Saix where we'll have lunch. There's also the option of climbing to the summit above. Then we'll return to Lac de Vallon to explore the final chapter of its story.
Day 5 -
The Nifflon Rocks
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Distance 8 km
- Positive elevation gain 550 m
- Negative elevation 550 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
The Nifflon Rocks (1783 m). In the heart of the Chablais massif, on the ridge that separates the "Danses" (the name given to the rivers in the Chablais region), this hike offers the chance to discover a rich and varied flora in a wild setting. It also provides a lovely viewpoint overlooking the other peaks of the massif and Lake Geneva. Your guide will introduce you to the pastoral heritage as you discover the charming alpine village of Nifflon d'en Haut, clustered around its chapel.
Day 6
Note
This program is given as a guide only; the guide reserves the right to change the order and choice of hikes depending on the participants and weather conditions.
Accommodation
5 nights in a ** hotel, double rooms with bathroom, toilet, telephone and TV. The hotel is located in the village of Bellevaux, at an altitude of 900 m. All rooms have a terrace or balcony with mountain views.
Individual bookings will be grouped into rooms of 2 or 3 people. Single room supplement: see "Dates and prices" section.
WARNING: Only 2 single rooms available for this stay!
On the day of departure, you will need to vacate your room before heading out on your walk. Exceptionally, if the schedule allows, it may be possible to keep it until the evening so you can shower before leaving (to be confirmed locally – not possible in July and August).
Access
Friday at 4:00 PM at the hotel.
Return train:
Transfer on Friday at 5:00 PM to Thonon train station.
Timetables are available at https://www.oui.sncf/ or www.cff.ch.
It is possible to stay one night before or after your hotel stay, subject to availability:
See section "dates and prices".
Go to the starting point
Arrival by train
- Arrival on Sunday at 5:45 pm at Thonon-les-Bains train station
- A minibus transfer will take you to the hotel.
- In case of delay or problem , contact the hotel (contact details will be provided in your confirmation).
One direct TGV train per day from Paris to Thonon.
Other options: several TGV trains to Bellegarde or Annemasse , with a connecting TER train to Thonon.
Timetables available at www.oui.sncf
Thonon can be accessed via Switzerland :
- TGV to Geneva , then Léman Express to Thonon
- Timetables available at www.cff.ch
- Geneva Cointrin Airport : www.gva.ch
- The airport is connected to the Swiss and European rail networks
- The airport's SBB train station is directly accessible from the check-in and arrival levels.
- All trains stop at Geneva-Cornavin (city center) and are connected to the Léman Express , which provides access to Thonon-les-Bains.
- Timetables available at www.cff.ch
- Take the A40 (or A41) motorway to Annemasse , then the N206 to Machilly .
- Reach Thonon-les-Bains via Bons-en-Chablais (D903) .
- The hotel is located in Bellevaux, 20 km from Thonon (exact coordinates provided upon registration).
Price details
The price includes
- Organization fees
- Access to the hotel's swimming pool and sauna
- Food and full board accommodation
- Supervision by a local guide
The price does not include
- Drinks and personal expenses
- The single room supplement
- Personal equipment
- Everything not mentioned in the price includes
- Cancellation, assistance, repatriation, and trip interruption insurance
Options
- Extra night before stay - Single room : CHF109.78 / unit
- Extra night before stay - Double room : CHF164.66 / unit
- Additional night after stay - Single room : CHF109.78 / unit
- Additional night after stay - Double room : CHF164.66 / unit
- I'm coming by train : CHF0.00 / person
- Single room supplement : CHF109.78 / person
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment to bring
- 1 backpack of 35/40 litres with a flexible frame, equipped with a waist belt and allowing for the attachment of snowshoes
- 1 large plastic bag to protect the inside of the backpack
- 1 pair of excellent quality sunglasses with side protection
- 1 thermos or water bottle, preferably insulated (1.5 liters minimum)
- 1 Opinel-type pocket knife
- 1 small pouch (preferably waterproof) to store money, identity card, health insurance card and assistance contract.
- Toiletries (prioritize the essentials: small containers, samples and travel kits)
- 1 quick-drying bath towel
- Earplugs or ear pads (optional)
- Toilet paper + 1 garbage bag
- Sunscreen + lip balm
- 1 airtight plastic container (minimum capacity 0.5 L) + 1 cup + cutlery
- 1 headlamp or flashlight
- 1 survival blanket
- Camera, binoculars (optional)
Clothing to bring
For the upper body, the 3-layer principle allows you to manage almost all situations:
- A long-sleeved undershirt made of breathable material (hollow fiber).
- A warm fleece fur jacket.
- A windproof, waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex type jacket.
Choose clothes that dry quickly, so avoid cotton. Opt for wool, silk, and synthetic fibers that will keep you dry and warm for as long as possible.
The ideal list: (to be adapted according to the hike and the season)
- 1 sun hat or cap.
- 1 scarf.
- 1 beanie.
- Short-sleeved T-shirts in breathable material preferred (1 for 2 to 3 days of walking).
- 1 long-sleeved undershirt in breathable material or a shirt.
- 1 fleece fur jacket.
- 1 windproof, waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex type jacket with hood.
- 1 rain cape or a bivvy bag if you own the jacket above.
- 1 pair of loose-fitting trekking trousers.
- T-shirt.
- Shorts.
- 1 pair of waterproof and breathable overtrousers such as Gore-Tex (if your budget allows).
- 1 pair of underwear (maybe be used in the evening at the stopover).
- Hiking socks (1 pair for 2 to 3 days of hiking). Opt for wool or hiking-specific socks. Be careful with cotton as it can cause blisters.
- 1 pair of hiking boots that provide good ankle support and are waterproof with Vibram soles. Remember to test new boots and those that haven't been used for a long time beforehand.
- Underwear.
- 1 swimsuit, swimming cap, indoor sportswear and a pair of sandals.
- 1 pair of comfortable trousers for the evening.
- 1 pair of lightweight casual shoes for the evening.
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