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Tour of Mont César from Thollon

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Thollon-les-Mémises
11.0 km
5h 30min
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 itinerary, starting from Thollon, takes you to the mountain pastures and forests of Mont César.
    From Chez les Vesin, you will take the Lain path and then the Thollon rural path which will take you to Creusaz in Bernex.
    You will then take the direction of the mountain pastures Sur la Rasse and follow the forest path.
    For a short stage, you will follow the GR du Balcon du Léman circuit and reach the Col de Pertuis, passing near the Colombière and the Pic des Mémises, before...
    This itinerary, starting from Thollon, takes you to the mountain pastures and forests of Mont César.
    From Chez les Vesin, you will take the Lain path and then the Thollon rural path which will take you to Creusaz in Bernex.
    You will then take the direction of the mountain pastures Sur la Rasse and follow the forest path.
    For a short stage, you will follow the GR du Balcon du Léman circuit and reach the Col de Pertuis, passing near the Colombière and the Pic des Mémises, before descending through the forests of Thollon.
    Beautiful panoramas are offered throughout this hike alternating landscapes between lake, mountain pastures and mountains.

    Be well shod for this hike.
    It is recommended not to climb the Mont César.
  • Departure
    Thollon-les-Mémises
  • Free parking in the centre of the village of Thollon-les-Mémises next to the church and the town hall.
  • 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
    • In the country
    • Lake view
    • Mountain view
    • 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
Services
  • Equipment
    • Car park
    • Parking nearby
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Dogs must be kept on a leash because of the presence of herds.
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