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Hike around Mont Bénand

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Bernex
6.0 km
2h
Very easy

  • A family walk in the middle of pastures, with beautiful views of Mémises, Mont César and Dent d'Oche as well as Lake Geneva.

  • This discovery trail allows you to discover the natural and patrimonial riches of Mount Benand. Magnificent views follow one another over Lake Geneva, the Jura, the Mémises, the Bernex valley with its peaks (the Dent d'Oche, Mont César, the Pic de Boré, Pelluaz, Chesnay) and the Gavot plateau. Classified as a Unesco Geopark site, explanatory panels help you to discover all the riches of the place. You will discover the Cross of Bénand and by a small diversions the barns of Mont Bénand,...
    This discovery trail allows you to discover the natural and patrimonial riches of Mount Benand. Magnificent views follow one another over Lake Geneva, the Jura, the Mémises, the Bernex valley with its peaks (the Dent d'Oche, Mont César, the Pic de Boré, Pelluaz, Chesnay) and the Gavot plateau. Classified as a Unesco Geopark site, explanatory panels help you to discover all the riches of the place. You will discover the Cross of Bénand and by a small diversions the barns of Mont Bénand, witnesses of the past and of life in the mountain pastures in the past.

    Variations: the Tour du Mont Bénand can also be done from the main town of Bernex or from the car park at the Beunaz beach (Saint-Paul). Allow for a longer walk.

    Be properly equipped and shod.
  • Tips
    Discover the geology of the area with the Geopark of Chablais: explanatory panels are on the route.
  • Departure
    Bernex
  • Parking in the hamlet of Creusaz
  • 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.
  • Environment
    • Forest location
    • Lake view
    • Mountain view
    • Mountain location
    • Village 2 km away
  • 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) :  6
Services
  • Equipment
    • Picnic area
    • Car park
    • Parking nearby
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Pets allowed on a lead only because there are herds.
    • Accommodation
    • Restaurant
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