• Sport

Walk along the Arve - Hike

A walk between Cluses and Thyez along the Arve river. On the greenway, a route specially dedicated to cyclists and pedestrians, you can walk in complete safety.

Sport Walk along the Arve - Hike Cluses

About

Departing from Cluses (74300)
Average length : 01h30
Duration of the itinerary : 1 Days
Total elevation gain : 16m
Vertical drop : 16m
Distance : 7.1km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Way and back
Total elevation gain : 16m
Altitude max : 484m
Vertical drop : 16m

Signs

No markup but the route is obvious.

Further informations

Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)

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    From Cluses to Thyez: 45 minutes
    From the Espace Carpano car park, take the path to the left of the car park entrance to cross the stone bridge. Follow the path on the right, go under the tunnel and continue straight along the Arve. At the stop sign (opposite the Feu Vert store), turn right before the stop sign and get off under the bridge. Follow the path. At the footbridge, continue straight. At the next bridge, take the steps on your left (before the bridge), then cross the Pont de la Sardagne while staying on the sidewalk. For cyclists: turn left before going down under the bridge, pass between the white building and the garages, go around the building on the right, to get back to the bridge.
    Once you have crossed the bridge, take the path on your right (just before the bus shelter). Then get the greenway. Take a right to pass under the bridge. Continue on the tarmac track to Lake Thyez.

    Return: 45 minutes
    Take the opposite path. At the footbridge, continue straight on the paved road.

    In the fresh ! At Thyez leisure center (fully equipped for people with reduced mobility) : supervised swimming in summer with games, fishing and picnic areas.
    The Auberge des Lacs: welcome on the shaded terrace, feet in the water. Card concocted with fresh products.

    Respect the flora and fauna already weakened by winter. Keep your dogs on a leash. Bring back your rubbish.

    Prices

    Free access. Guidebook on sale at the Tourist Office.

    Reception

    Open to children
    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French
    Suitable for strollers

    Period of practice

    All year round.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    • Restaurant
    Equipments
    • Public WC
    • Car park

    Access

    Cluses Arve & montagnes Tourisme 21 Grande Rue 74300 Cluses
    Departing from : Cluses (74300)
    Latitude : 46.055964 - Longitude : 6.580057

    To get to the Thyez leisure center: from Cluses, take the D902B, towards Thyez. When entering Thyez, turn left onto Avenue des Lacs, then at the roundabout, take the 1st right. At the second roundabout, take the 3rd exit on the left, then, at the last roundabout, take the 3rd exit "Rue des Sorbiers". The Forum des Lacs has a large car park.

    • Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
    Motor Disability

    No difficulty, accessible to people in wheelchair.

    More informations

    Information update on 01/02/2024 by Cluses Arve & montagnes Tourisme