• Sport

Hike the vineyards

Nice hike that lead you through very differents environments : from vineyards located on the edge of Dranse river to dry forests on sunny sides or orchards and pastures.
Departure : next to "Larry" area, Marin.

Sport Hike the vineyards Marin

About

Departing from Marin (74200)
Average length : 03h30
Total elevation gain : 180m
Vertical drop : 170m
Distance : 6.1km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

From September 2022 to July 2024: modification of the route at the start:
Starting point: Car park near the Dranse bridge.
Take the bridge over the avenue de Thonon in the direction of the chemin des chapelles.

The itinerary follows the western slope of the hillside, untouched by any tarmac road, and skirts the Dranse through a deciduous forest to end at the "Vignes de Pont", the name of the hamlet dating back to the Middle Ages, which was swept away several times by floods before being rebuilt a few kilometres further on to become Marin.
The loop of the vineyards is astonishing because of the succession of very contrasting landscapes that one crosses: vineyards and orchards, forest with varied species, fields and crops. Located at the gates of Thonon, but yet so wild and isolated, you can see your concerns fly away like blackbirds under the pines.

Please respect the vineyards and orchards.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 180m
Altitude max : 560m
Vertical drop : 170m

Signs

Blue signpoint

Map references

TOP 25 N°3528 ET Morzine Massif du Chablais Les Portes du Soleil

Topoguides references

On sale in the tourist offices of the pays d’Évian.

Further informations

Ground, Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring), Grit

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    0/ Departure : Parking du Larry
    1/ From the " Parking du Larry " follow the direction of " Moulin du Maravant ".
    2/ Once you reach the "Larry" post, continue in the direction of "Moulin du Maravant par Vigne de Pont", you will pass by "Vigne de Pont" and "Bois de Pin
    3/ When you arrive at " Moulins du Maravant " take the direction " Parking du Larry par Grésin ".
    4/ From "Grésin" always follow the direction "parking du Larry". You will pass by the posts "Cutlaz" and "Fontanex" before finding your starting point.

    Go on a breezy day, it doesn't blow on the way.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed

    Pets allowed on a lead only.

    Period of practice

    All year round.
    Accessible outside the snowy period and depending on the weather conditions. Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand to find out the current access conditions.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Car park
    • Parking nearby

    Access

    Parking à proximité de la zone du Larry (Marin) 74200 Marin
    Departing from : Marin (74200)
    Latitude : 46.378105 - Longitude : 6.508752

    Departure from the car park located next to the Larry artisanal area.

    Information update on 16/02/2024 by Office de Tourisme Leman Mountains Explore
    Randonnée PDIPR (Plan Départemental des Itinéraires de Promenades et de Randonnées)