• Sport

Migration circuit

This walk takes you to the Hucel, a site for observing migratory birds from March to May and a viewpoint over Lake Geneva.
Didactic panels on the path.

Sport Migration circuit Thollon-les-Mémises

About

Departing from Thollon-les-Mémises (74500)
Average length : 01h00
Total elevation gain : 60m
Vertical drop : 60m
Distance : 3.5km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

From the centre of the resort of Thollon-les-Mémises, you will reach the viewpoint "Le Hucel" which is a site for observing migratory birds from March to May, as many birds (black storks, buzzards, black kites, red kites,...) go to their breeding sites in Northern and Eastern Europe by passing over Le Hucel.
Information panels will help you discover this site and the birds.

Way and back
Total elevation gain : 60m
Altitude max : 1052m
Vertical drop : 60m

Signs

Departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. on ​​beige metal panel and green writing.

Map references

TOP 25 N°3528 ET Morzine Massif du Chablais Les Portes du Soleil

Topoguides references

On sale in the tourist offices of the pays d’Évian.

Further informations

Ground, Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring), Grit

    1 2

    0/ "Place de la station" parking lot.
    1/ Turn left into "Chemin de la parare" at the end of the parking lot. Then take the gravel path.
    2/ Continue along the "impasse de la Buissonnière".
    3/ At the "route de Leucy" intersection, turn left, then follow the signs for "Le Hucel" by turning right.
    4/ A path leads you to "Le Hucel".
    5/ Return the same way.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French
    Not adapted to strollers

    Be well-shod and equipped for this hike.

    Pets on a lead.

    Period of practice

    From 01/04 to 30/11.
    Accessible outside the snowy period and depending on the weather conditions. Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand to find out the current access conditions. Recommended season: spring - summer - autumn.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    • Coach access
    • Motorhomes allowed
    • Pets supplement
    Equipments
    • Play area
    • Picnic area
    • Public WC
    • Car park
    • Parking

    Access

    Place de la station 74500 Thollon-les-Mémises
    Departing from : Thollon-les-Mémises (74500)
    Latitude : 46.390433 - Longitude : 6.715107

    Departure at the tourist information center of Thollon les Mémises

    Information update on 31/01/2024 by Office de Tourisme Leman Mountains Explore