A breathtaking view including Geneva and the Alps. On the way, you'll see the Archamps rocks, the Chavanne pastures grazed by dairy herds and the Grand Piton (summit and Bastian Tower).
For more details (map, route, description...), you can obtain the Hiking Guide with 37 walks and hikes: "Pays du Salève et du Vuache à pied". On sale at the Tourism Office for 14.90€.
- Sport
Les Pitons via the Chavanne pastures
From Archamps, the path runs up to the Grand Piton (alt. 1380 metres, highest point in the Salève range) through meadows and woodland. From the pastures at the summit, there are 360º panoramic views!
Sport Les Pitons via the Chavanne pastures Archamps
About
Signs
directional posts
Further informations
Rock, Ground
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Fairly easy discovery trail in Archamps, called the "Oak Path".
In the hamlet of Verrières, there are some beautiful old houses, a Cross that is a historic monument and the Prisoners' Chapel.
Prices
Free access.
Reception
The path crosses pasture and meadows. Please close the gates behind you and keep your dog on a lead. Take special care in winter - the ground can be very slippery.
Period of practice
Open every day, but recommended in summer, or in dry weather.
Services
- Pets welcome
- Picnic area
Contacts
Access
Parking lot before the barrier of the forest road between the hamlets of Blécheins and Pommeraies, 1km south of the village on the D145.
