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Hike the vineyards

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Marin
6.1 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.
  • Tips
    Go on a breezy day, it doesn't blow on the way.
  • Departure
    Marin
  • 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
Services
  • Equipment
    • Car park
    • Parking nearby
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Pets allowed on a lead only.
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