• Sport

Pierre-Vieille

This woodland walk gets its name (literally "old stone") from one of the largest boulders scattered across the mountainside. These "crumbs" of Mont-Blanc are a reminder that the Salève was once totally covered by glaciers.

Sport Pierre-Vieille Monnetier-Mornex

About

Departing from Monnetier-Mornex (74560)
Average length : 02h30
Total elevation gain : 330m
Vertical drop : 330m
Distance : 6km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

On the way, enjoy the superb panoramic view of the Alps and Mont-Blanc, the Arve Valley and Geneva. You'll also see the famous "Old Stone" boulder deposited here from the Mont Blanc range. In Monnetier-Mornex, the 19th-century hotels and guest houses and the old funicular railway station serve as a reminder that the village is a mountain holiday resort very popular with people from the Geneva area.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 330m
Altitude max : 790m
Vertical drop : 330m

Signs

Signposts

Difficult passages

slippery overhead passages in rain, snow or icy conditions

Topoguides references

Guidebook of 37 walks and cycle routes: Salève and Vuache regions by foot.

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    In Monnetier-Mornex, you'll see Ermitage Castle and a short discovery trail revealing the visitor heritage in the village. In Mornex, there is a plaque commemorating the time spent here by Wagner and Ruskin (famous people who stayed here, in the Pavillon des Glycines). On the Grand Salève, you can take the cable car and see the botany trail. Wherever you go, there are breathtaking views of Geneva and its lake. Small shops in Mornex.

    Prices

    No charge.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages of documentation : French
    Languages informatives signs : French

    During the walk, you will cross an area protected by a prefectoral biotope bylaw. Comply with the regulations displayed at its entrance. In particular, do not pick flowers, do not light fires and keep your dog on a lead.

    Period of practice

    All year: open daily.

    Services
    • Pets welcome

    Access

    parking de la mairie Mornex 74560 Monnetier-Mornex
    Departing from : Monnetier-Mornex (74560)
    Latitude : 46.16138 - Longitude : 6.227789

    Leave your car in the car park at the Rayon de Soleil care home.

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