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Hiking loop : the lime tree path and the rock of cupules

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Féternes
9.8 km
3h 30min
Medium

  • Rural landscapes, views of the Chablais peaks and Lake Geneva, discovery of the historic remains of Châteauvieux.

  • The starting point offers a fine view of the Dent d'Oche, Mont Billat, Mont Ouzon and Lac Léman. The first few steps of this itinerary are the "wildest", crossing an overgrown section rich in flora and fauna before joining a shady path. After the descent to the hamlet of Le Creux, the path alternates between shady areas and viewpoints.

    Worth seeing: the imposing cup stone, a sign that the commune was inhabited in ancient times. Other relics of Châteauvieux's past include the ancient wall...
    The starting point offers a fine view of the Dent d'Oche, Mont Billat, Mont Ouzon and Lac Léman. The first few steps of this itinerary are the "wildest", crossing an overgrown section rich in flora and fauna before joining a shady path. After the descent to the hamlet of Le Creux, the path alternates between shady areas and viewpoints.

    Worth seeing: the imposing cup stone, a sign that the commune was inhabited in ancient times. Other relics of Châteauvieux's past include the ancient wall surrounding the 13th-century Château Comtal, the Château de Compois, near the 13th-century Chapelle de Châteauvieux, and the famous lime tree in the old cemetery dating back to Sully's time.

    After a fine panorama of Lake Geneva, the route ends in a rural landscape.

    Marking details : Blue signpoint

    Map references : TOP 25 N°3528 ET Morzine Massif du Chablais Les Portes du Soleil
  • Tips
    Direct sale at a cheese producer.
  • 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
    1/ Car park at Féternes stadium.
    2/ Take the descent to the hamlet of Le Creux. You will pass by the imposing cupula stone.
    3/ Go towards Châteauvieux.
    4/ You will then pass Laprau.
    5/ Go towards Les Thièses and continue towards La Gerbaz
    6/ Follow Curninge and cross the hamlet. Take direction Féternes by the road of Mougron in direction of the hamlet of Molliez.
    7/ Join the starting point by taking the direction of Féternes.
  • Departure
    Féternes
  • Difference in height
    275.889 m
  • Departure from the stadium car park or the village hall.
  • Plain text period
    All year round.
    Accessible depending on 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) :  5
276 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 813 m
  • Minimum altitude : 587 m
  • Total positive elevation : 276 m
  • Total negative elevation : -276 m
  • Max positive elevation : 107 m
  • Min positive elevation : -116 m
Services
  • Equipment
    • Parking nearby
    • Car park
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Pets allowed on a lead only.