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Quarry workers'hike

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Lugrin
9.1 km
4h 30min
Medium

  • Put your steps in those of the many workers of the quarries located on the banks of the lake. The trail offers many views on the lake and the Mémises massif.
    Departure : "Les Combes", Lugrin

  • The panorama from the summit of Le Hucel offers a magnificent view of Lake Geneva. From March to May, you can observe migratory birds.

    Magnificent chestnut trees line the path leading to Troubois.

    You'll also discover the place where Jean-Jacques Rousseau liked to meditate (a stone symbolizes the spot).
    Shortly afterwards, be careful not to fall into the Cottelet wolf trap!

    Alternative: you can start from Meillerie.

    Marking details : PDIPR-type signposting with beige panels and...
    The panorama from the summit of Le Hucel offers a magnificent view of Lake Geneva. From March to May, you can observe migratory birds.

    Magnificent chestnut trees line the path leading to Troubois.

    You'll also discover the place where Jean-Jacques Rousseau liked to meditate (a stone symbolizes the spot).
    Shortly afterwards, be careful not to fall into the Cottelet wolf trap!

    Alternative: you can start from Meillerie.

    Marking details : PDIPR-type signposting with beige panels and green writing.

    Map references : TOP 25 N°3528 ET Morzine Massif du Chablais Les Portes du Soleil
  • Tips
    Panorama of Hucel.
    Stone to Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Meillerie)
  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    0/ Start at the hamlet "Les Combes". Park at the bend a little lower down where you will find the starting path.
    1/ Take the direction of Hucel.
    2/ Arriving at the latter, take the direction of the hamlet "Le Maravent". Then take a path on the left indicating "Les Reboux". When you reach the hamlet of "Les Reboux", take the path that goes down towards Meillerie (steep slope).
    3/ You will come out at about 100 m from the stone of Jean Jacques Rousseau. Take this direction. Go along the road and at the edge of the village take the track on the left.
    4/ Follow the path through the woods and cross 2 rivers on your way. You will arrive at the hamlet "Troubois". Take the road that goes up on your left (chemin des Chapieux). Continue to climb and you will reach your starting point.
  • Departure
    Lugrin
  • Difference in height
    665.333 m
  • Departure from Lugrin, at the hamlet " Les Combes"
  • Plain text period
    From 01/01 to 31/12.
    Accessible depending on weather conditions. Ask at the tourist office for information on 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
665 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 962 m
  • Minimum altitude : 460 m
  • Total positive elevation : 665 m
  • Total negative elevation : -665 m
  • Max positive elevation : 444 m
  • Min positive elevation : -177 m
Services
  • Equipment
    • Parking nearby
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Pets allowed on a lead