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Bacounis' hike

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Meillerie
7.9 km
3h 40min
Medium

  • This route takes hikers in the footsteps of the famous Meillerie stones which were transported from Meillerie to Lausanne or Geneva on Savoy boats. The "bacounis" were the men whose profession was to load the boats.
    Departure at the pier of Meillerie.

  • Starting from the Meillerie landing stage, the Bacounis loop will allow you to discover a part of the local history through its quarry.

    The quarry was in operation from the end of the 16th century and employed up to 450 workers to supply stone for buildings in Geneva and Lausanne.

    They closed in 1939 with the great strikes and the arrival of concrete.

    Take the time to visit the Prieuré de Meillerie, founded by the canons of St Augustine. You can admire the gothic chapel, as well...
    Starting from the Meillerie landing stage, the Bacounis loop will allow you to discover a part of the local history through its quarry.

    The quarry was in operation from the end of the 16th century and employed up to 450 workers to supply stone for buildings in Geneva and Lausanne.

    They closed in 1939 with the great strikes and the arrival of concrete.

    Take the time to visit the Prieuré de Meillerie, founded by the canons of St Augustine. You can admire the gothic chapel, as well as the defence tower, transformed into a bell tower.

    Following the lake on the last stretch to the Locum beach, this easy walk combines local history and views of the lake.

    Take advantage of the return journey to swim in Lake Geneva!

    Hiking shoes are required. Forest paths can be muddy in wet weather. Due to steep slopes, hiking poles may be useful.
  • Departure
    Meillerie
  • Departure from landting stage of Meillerie
  • Plain text period
    All year round.
    Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand to find out the current access conditions.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
  • Environment
    • Close to pleasure port
    • Mountain view
    • Mountain location
    • Lake view
    • Lakeside or by stretch of water
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
  • Activities
    • Minimum age (in years) :  8
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
  • Equipment
    • Parking nearby
    • Car park
    • Picnic area
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Dogs allowed, on leash only (several passages and road crossings).
    • Restaurant
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