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Hike the vineyards

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Marin
8.9 km
3h 30min
Medium

  • 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.

  • 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...
    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.

    Marking details : Blue signpoint

    Map references : TOP 25 N°3528 ET Morzine Massif du Chablais Les Portes du Soleil
  • Tips
    Go on a breezy day, it doesn't blow on the way.
  • Sustainable tourism
    To respect farming practices, natural areas and wildlife, please keep your dogs on a lead and pick up after them. Keep and sort your rubbish, stay on the paths and close the fences.
  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    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.
  • Departure
    Marin
  • Difference in height
    337.25 m
  • Departure from the car park located next to the Larry artisanal area.
  • Plain text period
    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.
  • Environment
    • In the country
    • Lake view
    • Mountain view
    • 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) :  8
337 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 656 m
  • Minimum altitude : 401 m
  • Total positive elevation : 337 m
  • Total negative elevation : -265 m
  • Max positive elevation : 127 m
  • Min positive elevation : -90 m
Services
  • Equipment
    • Parking nearby
    • Car park
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Pets allowed on a lead only.