Description
The route goes through Saint Gingolph, a half-French and half Swiss border village ; then Novel, a typical mountain village. On the Swiss side, the trail passes at the foot of the imposing wall of the "Tomb of the Germans".
Straddling France and Switzerland, this itinerary takes you to the heights of Saint-Gingolph and the village of Novel, the smallest commune in Haute-Savoie with about 50 inhabitants and an altitude of 960 metres.
On the way, magnificent views of the upper lake, the Swiss coast and the Vaud Alps await you.
On the way down, you will discover the hamlet of La Frête on a pass overlooking Lake Geneva.
Further information on localisation
Further information on localisation
Access to the quays car park.Plain text period
From 01/04 to 01/11.
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. Recommended season: spring - summer - autumn.
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. Recommended season: spring - summer - autumn.
Environment
- Lakeside or by stretch of water
- Close to GR footpath
- Forest location
- Mountain view
- Lake view
- Mountain location
- Station district
- Village centre
- Close to a public transportation
