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Tour of Mont César from Thollon

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Thollon-les-Mémises
10.8 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.

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

    Map references : TOP 25 N°3528 ET Morzine Massif du Chablais Les Portes du Soleil

    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/ Departure point: church car park in Thollon-les-Mémises.
    1/ Head towards the hamlet of "Chez les Vesins" and then "Lain".
    2/ Continue on the path to "Creusaz".
    3/ When you reach "Creusaz", take the path towards "Sur la Rasse".
    4/ Continue along the path through the forest.
    5/ At the fork in the road with the GR Balcon du Léman, take the path on the right towards "Sur les Prés".
    6/ When you arrive at the "Chalets sur les Prés", leave the GR and take a path that passes above these chalets, where you will arrive on the "crête du Grand Mottay".
    7/ Take the path on the left towards the "col de Pertuis".
    8/ Once you have reached the "col de Pertuis", go back down towards "Thollon village" to join the itinerary for the ascent to "Lain" and then take the same path from the start to return to the church.
  • Departure
    Thollon-les-Mémises
  • Difference in height
    736.667 m
  • 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
737 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1642 m
  • Minimum altitude : 925 m
  • Total positive elevation : 737 m
  • Total negative elevation : -628 m
  • Max positive elevation : 256 m
  • Min positive elevation : -57 m
Services
  • Equipment
    • Parking nearby
    • Car park
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Dogs must be kept on a leash because of the presence of herds.