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Tour of Mont César from Bernex

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Bernex
9.6 km
4h
Hard

  • This itinerary allows you to walk around the Mont César (1548 m) and the Colombière (1512 m) and to cover a mountain atmosphere with alternating views of Lake Geneva and the Dent d'Oche.

  • This route from Bernex takes you through the alpine pastures and forests of Mont César.
    A short section follows the GR Balcon du Léman trail to the Col de Pertuis, passing close to La Colombière and the Pic des Mémises.
    Beautiful panoramic views are offered throughout this hike, which alternates between lake, mountain pastures and mountains.

    Variation: you can make a return trip to Pic des Mémises during the hike.

    Marking details : PDIPR signposting with beige metal panels and green...
    This route from Bernex takes you through the alpine pastures and forests of Mont César.
    A short section follows the GR Balcon du Léman trail to the Col de Pertuis, passing close to La Colombière and the Pic des Mémises.
    Beautiful panoramic views are offered throughout this hike, which alternates between lake, mountain pastures and mountains.

    Variation: you can make a return trip to Pic des Mémises during the hike.

    Marking details : PDIPR signposting with beige metal panels and green writing

    Map references : TOP 25 N°3528 ET

    Be well shod for this hike.
    It is recommended not to climb the Mont César.
  • 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/ Start from the Creusaz parking lot in Bernex. 1/ Take the path towards "Sur la Rasse". 2/ Follow the path through the forest. 3/ At the junction with the GR Balcon du Léman, take the path to the right towards "Sur les Prés". 4/ Once you've reached "Chalets sur les Prés", leave the GR and take the path above the chalets, where you'll come to the "crête du Grand Mottay". 5/ Take the left-hand path towards the "Col de Pertuis". 6/ At the Col de Pertuis, head back down towards Creusaz to return to the start.
    Pic des Mémises variant (1675 m): at Col de Pertuis, head towards Pic des Mémises.
  • Departure
    Bernex
  • Difference in height
    646.667 m
  • Free parking The Creusaz in Bernex.
  • Plain text period
    From 01/05 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.
  • Environment
    • Lake view
    • Presence of livestock and guard dogs
    • Mountain view
    • In the country
    • Mountain location
    • 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) :  6
647 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1644 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1170 m
  • Total positive elevation : 647 m
  • Total negative elevation : -647 m
  • Max positive elevation : 432 m
  • Min positive elevation : -251 m
Services
  • Equipment
    • Picnic area
    • Car park
    • Parking nearby
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Dogs must be kept on a leash because of the presence of herds.