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Migration circuit

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Thollon-les-Mémises
3.5 km
1h
Very easy

  • This walk takes you to the Hucel, a site for observing migratory birds from March to May and a viewpoint over Lake Geneva.
    Didactic panels on the path.

  • From the centre of the resort of Thollon-les-Mémises, you will reach the viewpoint "Le Hucel" which is a site for observing migratory birds from March to May, as many birds (black storks, buzzards, black kites, red kites,...) go to their breeding sites in Northern and Eastern Europe by passing over Le Hucel.
    Information panels will help you discover this site and the birds.

    Be well-shod and equipped for this hike.
  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    0/ "Place de la station" parking lot.
    1/ Turn left into "Chemin de la parare" at the end of the parking lot. Then take the gravel path.
    2/ Continue along the "impasse de la Buissonnière".
    3/ At the "route de Leucy" intersection, turn left, then follow the signs for "Le Hucel" by turning right.
    4/ A path leads you to "Le Hucel".
    5/ Return the same way.
  • Departure
    Thollon-les-Mémises
  • Difference in height
    110.333 m
  • Departure at the tourist information center of Thollon les Mémises
  • Plain text period
    From 01/04 to 30/11.
    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. Recommended season: spring - summer - autumn.
  • Environment
    • Mountain view
    • In the country
    • Mountain location
    • Lake view
    • Resort centre
    • 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) :  4
110 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1023 m
  • Minimum altitude : 930 m
  • Total positive elevation : 110 m
  • Total negative elevation : -110 m
  • Max positive elevation : 19 m
  • Min positive elevation : -91 m
Services
  • Equipment
    • Parking nearby
    • Car park
    • Public WC
    • Play area
    • Picnic area
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Pets on a lead.
    • Coach access
    • Motorhomes allowed
    • Pets supplement
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