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GRP Littoral du Léman on foot - Stage 7: Yvoire > Chens sur Léman

The final stage of the GRP Littoral du Léman will take you to the finish town of Chens-sur-Léman. Departing from the medieval village of Yvoire, enjoy this beautiful finale, proud to have traversed the shores of Europe's largest alpine lake.

Sport GRP Littoral du Léman on foot - Stage 7: Yvoire > Chens sur Léman Yvoire

About

Departing from Yvoire (74140)
Average length : 02h50
Total elevation gain : 120m
Vertical drop : 120m
Distance : 11.5km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

You'll pass through villages and localities on rural paths, mainly in woodland. The stage ends with the village of Chens-sur-Léman and its Château de Beauregard.

Built in the 13th century by the County of Geneva, it was damaged by the Bernese in 1536, and again in 1792 during the French Revolution.

Take advantage of the Tougues beach for a dip in Lake Geneva and round off your tour in style!

To return to the starting point, follow the steps below:
Stage 6: Yvoire > Sciez
Stage 5: Sciez > Thonon-les-Bains
Stage 4: Thonon-les-Bains > Champanges
Stage 3: Champanges > Evian-les-Bains
Stage 2: Evian-les-Bains > Meillerie
Stage 1: Meillerie > St Gingolph

Itinerary
Total elevation gain : 120m
Altitude max : 449m
Vertical drop : 120m

Signs

Departmental signposting on beige metal panels with green lettering.

Map references

TOP 25 IGN N°3428ET - THONON-LES-BAINS - ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS

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    1/ From the "Port de Nernier" signpost, follow the signs for "Chens-sur-Léman". You will pass the following signposts: "Moulin", "Essert (Champ de Foire)", "Bois de l'île", "Les Grandes Conches" and "Les Fichards".
    2/ From the "Les Fichards" post, continue towards "Chens-sur-Léman (Village)".
    3/ Once you've reached the heart of the village of Chens-sur-Léman, this is the end of your itinerary on the GRP Littoral du Léman.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed

    Period of practice

    All year round.
    Contact the Tourist Office beforehand to find out about current access conditions.

    Subject to favorable weather.

    Services
    • Pets welcome

    Access

    Rue du Lac, Yvoire - Port de Nernier 74140 Yvoire
    Departing from : Yvoire (74140)
    Latitude : 46.369953 - Longitude : 6.325043

    Yvoire :
    You can park at the Domaine de Rovorée la Châtaignière (free) or in Yvoire itself (paying parking lots in the medieval town / Pré Ponce /Les Jardins).

    Chens-sur-Léman :
    Parking available at the salle des fêtes l'Otrement for 7 days (167, chemin sur les Crêts).

    > Bus access :
    - Route 271 Thonon - Excenevex - Geneva / Alpbus company:
    Runs Monday to Saturday, not Sundays or public holidays.
    - Route 152 Thonon - Douvaine / START company:
    Monday-Saturday service, does not operate on Sundays or public holidays.

    Points of sale and ticketing: online at webshop.tpg or on the TPG app, at the transport store at Place des Arts in Thonon and directly with the drivers.

    > Train access :
    - SNCF stations: Thonon-les-Bains, Bons-en-Chablais and Perrignier stations.
    - Léman Express: take advantage of the new frequency of the Léman Express! Information: https://www.lemanexpress.ch/fr

    > Boat access :
    - Daily connections between Nyon and Yvoire (20 min.) with Compagnie Générale de Navigation.
    Information: www.cgn.ch and +41 (0)848 811 848.

    Information update on 24/07/2024 by Office de Tourisme intercommunal Destination Léman