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In the footsteps of the Carthusians

Discover an easy and bucolic walk punctuated with themed boards through landscapes of plains and fields shaped by the monks of the Middle Ages.

Sport In the footsteps of the Carthusians Présilly

About

Departing from Présilly (74160)
Average length : 00h45
Total elevation gain : 30m
Vertical drop : 30m
Distance : 3km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

On the way, make the most of it to discover:
La Maison de Salève, and 18th century farm offering many ways to discover the mountain of Salève and its heritage: exhibitions, guided tours, workshops, discovery walks, conferences, birthdays, hikes...
The Pomier Charterhouse, founded in 1170, the place of prayers and meditation for 600 years, is now a reception site for events (seminars, marriages, concerts...).

Loop
Total elevation gain : 30m
Vertical drop : 30m

Topoguides references

Topo Guide to 37 walks and hikes: Pays du Salève et du Vuache on foot.

For even more details (map, route, description...), you can purchase the Topo Guide to 37 walks and hikes: Pays du Salève et du Vuache on foot. On sale at the Tourist Office

Prices

Free access.

Reception

Animals allowed
Languages spoken : French

Keep dogs on a lead near to the cow herds.

Period of practice

Throughout the year : open daily.

Services
  • Pets welcome
  • Coach access
Equipments
  • Covered picnic area
  • Picnic area

Access

Point de départ : la Maison du Salève Mikerne 74160 Présilly
Departing from : Présilly (74160)
Latitude : 46.076599 - Longitude : 6.098021

Présilly, 25 km north of Annecy via the D1201, in the Geneva direction. 1.5km after the Mont-Sion pass, at the roundabout, turn right.

Information update on 26/03/2024 by Office de Tourisme des Monts de Genève