• Forest

Bois de Vernaz

‘Le Bois de Vernaz’ on the banks of the river Arve is a natural, wooded location offering walkers and mountain bikers a place in which to spend some time relaxing and discovering the local fauna and flora.

Forest Bois de Vernaz Gaillard

About

Gaillard (74240)
Animals allowed
Unguided individual tours available permanently

‘Le Bois de Vernaz’ is a natural area of interest for ecology, flora and fauna. It has been subject to important forest management in order to ensure its sustainability. The wood has been given an educational role with the creation of a hiking trail and the erection of several information panels.

This site is a protected site of particular interest. It deserves your full attention and should be seen as a fragile area, home to flora and fauna protected by a preservation order.

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    The trail links up with the Lake Geneva - Mont Blanc path which follows the banks of the river Arve.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages visits : French
    Languages informatives signs : French

    Opening

    All year round.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Picnic area
    • Parking

    Access

    Chemin des Bois de Vernaz 74240 Gaillard

    Take the Bois de Vernaz road in the direction of the Ocybèle water treatment plant or access via ‘La Châtelaine’ recreational area.

    Information update on 05/05/2016 by Office de Tourisme des Monts de Genève