This cross-border loop between France and Switzerland is full of surprises. Crossing twice, many discoveries await you.
Departing from the hamlet of Malagny, you will initially leave in the direction of the Swiss village of Sézegnin crossing the border for the first time. You will walk in the village for a while before walking along the vineyards until reaching Avusy and Champlong.
After crossing the border and the river of the Laire you will reach the Teppes de la Repentance and its pine forest with Mediterranean ambiances, change of atmosphere guaranteed! Natural area protected by prefectural decree, stay well on the way to respect the fauna and flora.
Before reaching Malagny and your starting point you cross the Domaine de la Tuilière, a site dedicated to high-level horseback riding.
The "Guide de découverte du patrimoine transfrontalier, les chemins du bassin genevois" is available in the region's bookshops, newsagencies and tourist offices. Available in Town Halls, tourist offices and local shops is the detailed 1:25,000 map of footpaths in the Vuache area (4 €) and the FFRP trail guide (Pays du Salève et du Vuache... à pied" (13.30 €).
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A cross-border loop: Malagny - Sezegnin - Avusy
A footpath that straddles the Franco-Swiss border reveals the many hidden or forgotten faces of the architectural, historic, rural and natural heritage of the Geneva Basin.
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Signs
1 to 2: directional posts (France) 2 to 5: yellow diamond (Switzerland) and 5 to 1: directional posts (France).
Difficult passages
The ground is slippery in places.
0/ Malagny car park (cemetery)
1/ From the Malagny car park, go towards «Avusy CH», you will pass through the directional posts of «Pont de Sézegnin» in France, and «Sézegnin» in Switzerland.
2/ Arrived at «Avusy CH» continue towards «Chancy par Champlong»
3/ At the directional post “Champlong” contiuez en direction “Malagny F”, you will go through the posts “Coulouvrière”, “Gué de la Laire”, “Repentance” and “La Tuilière”. Always follow the direction of «Malagny» and you will find your starting point.
Prices
Free access.
Reception
Period of practice
All year round.
Not recommended in bad weather.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
- Pets welcome
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