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MONT SALEVE
74 km / 46 miles
- Mount Salève overlooks Geneva and Lake Geneva. Le Grand Piton is the summit at an altitude of 1379 meters). The road to Salève Mountain is a pleasant drive, which crosses the crest and allows a truly beautiful panorama (alt. 1379 meters). To the north lies the city of Geneva, the Lake Léman, and the Jura mountain range, and to the south, the Arve Valley and Mont Blanc.
HOW TO GET TO THE SALEVE MOUNTAIN
- ….BY CAR
Departing from Annemasse, take the road in the direction of Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, over the Etrembières bridge. then in the direction of Reignier, follow the sign to Monnetier-Mornex, A zigzag road takes you through mountain pastures and traditional hamlets. Beautiful view along the way.
- MONNETIER-MORNEX (8 km) is a favorite tourist attraction, a traditional village located between the "Small" and the "Big" Salève.
PANORAMIC TABLE (15 km) Panoramic view, paragliding, hotel.
- LA CROISETTE (18 km) :charming village with typical mountain inns and beautiful view of Mont Blanc. Very sunny during the winter, above the fog line.
- …. BYCABLE CAR (13 km)
From the upper station, enjoy an extraordinary panoramic view; playground, botanical garden, trails.
- …. BY FOOT
" Les Treize Arbres (14 km), panoramic view, strolls.
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La Grande Gorge (16 km), panoramic view of the Jura Mountains, the Arve Valley and Geneva.
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Les Rochers de Faverges (17 km), magnificent view of the Mont Blanc (4807m/15772 feet), the Alps and the Arve Valley.
- OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST (distances from Annemasse)
- LA GROTTE DU DIABLE (20 km): Mountain inn in the forest, beautiful view on the Aravis mountain range and Plateau des Bornes . Walks through the woods
- LES TROIS LACS (22 km) In clear weather, one can see the three lakes of Leman, Annecy and Le Bourget (Aix-les- Bains).
- CRUSEILLES (34 km), lovey quaint market town located on the RN. 201 Annecy-Geneva, an old district (Le Corbet) with old houses, church with a superb traditional belfry (dome bell-tower).
- PONT DE LA CAILLE (41 km), old suspension bridge with four towers dated early 19th century, 150 meters above Les Usses. A masterpiece, the bridge has been entirely restored. It can be crossed on foot.
- Return to ANNEMASSE (74 km) through Cruseilles (RN 201) and the Mont-de-Sion Pass (786 m); view of Geneva and the Jura Mountains.
TOUR OF LAKE ANNECY
135 km / 84 miles
- One of the Alps most wondrous sites. The magnificent lake is surrounded by mountains and the picturesque old town of Annecy compliments the splendid natural decor. Departure from Annemasse.
Take RN 206 and head towards Collonges-sous-Salève (direction Annecy)
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CRUSEILLES (25 km)
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PONT DE LA CAILLE (29 km)
Interesting site, suspended bridge built in 1838 during the reign of Charles-Albert, Duke of Savoie.
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ANNECY (45 km)
Picturesque Old Town with magnificent castle, Art and History Museum, boat rides on beautiful Lake Annecy, a popular tourist site.
- SEVRIER (50 km)
Beach; bicycle path
- SAINT-JORIOZ (54 km)
Beach; bicycle path
- TALLOIRES (74 km)
Beautiful site with magnificent bay
- MENTHON - SAINT-BERNARD (77 km)
Strolls around lake - Castle of the Counts of Menthon
- VEYRIER-DU-LAC (80 km)
Pleasant village decorated with flowers - famous restaurant L'Auberge de l'Eridan Marc Veyrat
- ANNECY (87 km)
- LA ROCHE-SUR-FORON (115 km)
Old Town - Beautiful church with a typical Savoyard medieval steeple
Return to ANNEMASSE (135 km)
PLATEAU OF GLIERES
120 km / 74.5 miles
- This alpine valley was a strategic point of French resistance during the World War II, commemorated by a monument sculpted by Giglioli. The following itinerary takes you through scenic Savoyard countryside:
Departure from ANNEMASSE - Direction La Roche-sur-Foron
Take RN 205 and RN 503
- LA ROCHE-SUR-FORON (18 km)
Old Town - Beautiful church with a typical Savoyard medieval steeple
- THORENS-LES-GLIERES (32 km)
15th century château of the Counts of Sales (open in Summer), place of birth of Saint-François-des-Sales.
- PLATEAU DES GLIERES (45 km)
Altitude 1440 m - Commemorative monument to the World War II French resistance - Discovery trails - Tracks for nordic skiing.
- PONT DE BROGNY (73 km) - Direction Annecy
- PONT DE LA CAILLE (87 km)
19th century suspension bridge over the Les Usses River (140 metres below)
- LE COL DU MONT SION (100 km) - Altitude 786 m
Beautiful view of Geneva, Lake Leman and the Jura Mountains
Return to ANNEMASSE via Collonges-sous-Salève (roads D 18 and RN 206) - (120 km)
COL DE LA COLOMBIERE
100 km / 62 miles
Departure from ANNEMASSE - Take A 40 or RN 205 to BONNEVILLE (21 km)
- Drive through the Arve River Valley, through Borne Valley and Eveaux Gorges, arriving at Aravis Mountains. Typical mountain villages and alpine pastures and chalets.
Take the direction to Grand-Bornand / La Clusaz through the Borne Valley
- PETIT-BORNAND-LES-GLIERES (28 km)
Village overlooking the Borne Valley
- GRAND-BORNAND (40 km) Characteristic Savoyard village. Swimming-pool, athletic facilities, cable car, pleasant walking trails
- LE CHINAILLON (45 km)
Pleasant alpine site, mountain chapel
- COL DE LA COLOMBIERE (50 km) - Altitude 1613 m
Panoramic view of the Arve Valley - Paths through the mountains
- LE REPOSOIR (58 km)
Restored 12th century monastery in the calm of the mountain forest. Open to the public.
Return to ANNEMASSE take RN 205 (route des Coteaux) (101 km) via MARNAZ and BONNEVILLE
COL DES ARAVIS
135 km / 84 miles
Departure from ANNEMASSE - Take A 40 or RN 205 to BONNEVILLE (21 km) Direction La Clusaz through the Borne Valley (Gorge des Eveaux)
Departure from the Arve Valley, then through the picturesque Borne valley.
- PETIT-BORNAND-LES-GLIERES (28 km)
Village overlooking the Borne Valley
- ENTREMONT (34 km)
- SAINT-JEAN-DE-SIXT (40 km)
- LA CLUSAZ (43 km)
REnowned ski resort, excellent facilities
- COL DES ARAVIS (53 km) - Altitude 1498 m
Prime excursion site - Mountain landscape surrounded by cliffs - Saint Anne Chapel
- FLUMET (64 km)
Entrance to the Valley of Arly
- MEGEVE (74 km)
Famous ski and tourist resort - Numerous facilities
- SALLANCHES (87 km)
Pleasant town on at the foot of Mont Blanc
Return to ANNEMASSE - Take highway A 40 or RN 205 (approximately 135 km)
GRUYERES ALPS (CANTON OF VAUD)
(Via COL DU PILLON)
305 km / 190 miles
Luxurious valleys with traditional chalets dominated by snow-covered mountain tops overlooking the Lake Leman. Region known for sweet/double cream and Gruyère cheese.
Departure from ANNEMASSE
- GENEVA (5 km) Direction Lausanne by highway (sticker required)
- LAUSANNE (65 km)
- AIGLE (105 km) - Exit direction Col du Pillon, scenic mountain road (Gstaad resort)
- VALLÉE DES ORMONTS
Vineyards, Château d'Aigle
- COL DU PILLON (130 km) - Altitude 1546 m - Cable car to Les Diablerets (3210 m) Majestic view of Northern Alps.
- GSTAAD (147 km) - Altitude 1080 m
Renowned resort located at the convergence of 4 valleys, Alpes Bernoises and Alpes Vaudoises
- GRUYÈRES (189 km) - Altitude 830 m
15th century fortified château of the Counts of Gruyères (open to the public).
- BULLE (194 km)
Capital of Gruyères - Very interesting museum describing Gruyères counts and 16th century lifestyle.
Return to Annemasse via Lausanne and Geneva; take highway at Bulle (305 km).
Circuit No 15
A DAY IN GENEVA
Principal tourist attractions: downtown shopping area, English Garden - strolls around Lake Leman - famous floral clock - boat excursions - Eaux-Vives and La Grange parks - Reformation Monument
- LEFT BANK
Old Town
Place du Bourg-de-Four - Saint-Pierre Cathedral, archeological site - Famous art galleries along cobbled streets.
- Museums
Art and History Museum (2, rue Charles Galland)
Maison Tavel, 6, rue du Puits-Saint-Pierre
Museum of Natural History (1, route de Malagnou)
Museum of Old Musical Instruments (23, rue Lefort)
- Art and Exhibitions
Rath Museum (Place Neuve)
Baur Collection (8, rue Munier-Romilly) - Oriental Art
Petit Palais, 2, Terrasse St-Victor - Modern Art
Cabinet des Estampes (5, Promenade du Pin)
Tatiana Zoubov Foundation (2, rue des Granges) - Furniture, painting, fine Arts
Downtown shopping - Place du Molard, Heart of the City
- RIGHT BANK
Magnificent Botanical Garden (1, chemin de l'Impératrice / Rte de Lausanne)
Mon Repos Park - Lakeside promenade
Magnificent view of famous water fountain, Jet d'Eau (145 m)
- Museums
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum (17, avenue de la Paix)
Voltaire Institute and Museum (25, rue des Délices)
United Nations (guided tours)
LAKE LEMAN - FRENCH BANK
137 km / 85 miles
A pleasant promenade in peaceful settings with quaint lakeside villages; parks, beaches, marinas, and tree-shaded roads with rural charm.
Departure from ANNEMASSE by RN. 206 to RN. 5 (Douvaine), then D 20, D 25
- DOUVAINE (17 km)
A busy town (crossroads N.R. 206 and N.R. 5), dominated by the vineyards of Crépy.
- CHENS-SUR-LEMAN (20 km)
The charming village of Bas-Chablais - Château of Beauregard at the edge of the lake; Tougue Beach
- NERNIER (23 km)
A quiet fishing village
- MESSERY (25 km)
A traditional village, beach
- YVOIRE (29 km)
A flowered medieval fishing village - popular village, Labyrinth Garden of Five Senses, art gallery
- EXCENNEVEX (32 km)
The only sand beach of the Lake Léman - very pleasant, sheltered bay
- SCIEZ (37 km)
Resort with beach and marina on beautiful bay facing the Jura Mountains - Hotel Château of Coudrée**** with a superb terrace and garden.
- THONON-LES-BAINS (45 km)
A bustling, flowered town, capital of Chablais - Walk alongside Lake Leman - House of Arts and Leisures - thermal park - marina - Château de Ripaille, former residence of the Counts of Savoie - Fishing Museum
- EVIAN-LES-BAINS (54 km)
Famous health resort - lakeside promenade - Cachat Source, Evian mineral water is bottled here - swimming-pool, casino
- MELLERIE (64 km)
Fishing village - Splendid view of the Swiss bank of Leman and the Jura Mountains
- SAINT-GINGOLPH (71 km)
Village on French-Swiss border - lakeside promenades
Return to EVIAN and THONON
Along the same road, take D 903 through Bons-en-Chablais (85 km), amidst meadows, pastures and orchards
- ANNEMASSE (137 km)
Return to ANNEMASSE (137 km)
TOUR Of LAKE LEMAN
191 km / 119 miles
At the foot of the Jura Mountains and the Alps (Vaud) in Switzerland, and the northern Alps in France. Pleasant landscapes, meadows, orchards, vines, forests, and flowered gardens.
- SWITZERLAND
- GENEVA (5 km) - take the road via:
- NYON (28 km)
Roman castle, museum
- MORGES (55 km)
Castle - military Museum Of Vaud - Alexis Forel Museum
- LAUSANNE (65 km)
Port of Ouchy - Gardens and flowered walks - Other Possibilities: Old town- botanical Park - Museums.
- CHEXBRES (80 km)
Road through the vineyards. View of the Lake Leman and the northern French Alps, truly exceptional panorama
- VEVEY (83 km)
Old Vevey - Museum of Old Vevey - promendade along Lake Leman
- MONTREUX (90 km) - The Lake Léman Riviera
Old town with an impressive garden up above the Lake Leman with an old tourist and prestigious tradition - A commercial town.
- CHÂTEAU DE CHILLON (95 km)
Old fortress built on the Lake Leman - Extraordinary, beautiful site
- AIGLE (105 km)
Pleasant town at the foot of the vineyards - Historical Castle - Museum Vineyards and Wine - Salt Museum
- FRANCE (Direction Evian-les-Bains)
- SAINT-GINGOLPH (122 km)
Crossroads of Switzerland and France. It has a unusual status because of its double nationality - Lakeside promenades
- EVIAN-LES-BAINS (139 km)
Reputable health resort - A flowered city - Lakeside promenades - Cachat Source (Evian mineral water) - swimming-pool - Casino
- THONON-LES-BAINS (139 km)
A pleasant and lively town, capital of the area of Chablais - Walks along lake Leman - Hall of Arts and Leisures -"Rénovation" health resort - Marina - historical residence of the Counts of Savoie - fishing museum -
- YVOIRE (165 km)
Quaint site - flowered medieval Village - A old fishing village on Lake Leman
Return to ANNEMASSE (191 km)
LE HAUT-CHABLAIS, PLATEAU DE GAVOT,
VAL D'ABONDANCE, HAUTE VALLÉE DE LA DRANSE
193 km / 120 miles
Crossing the lower Chablais region, home of the Evian health resort, the journey leads to Pays de Gavot and an ancient tower with a beautiful view of Lake Léman, Jura Mountains and Swiss Alps.
Plateau de Gavot, dominated by La Dent d'Oche, is a picturesque road through charming Savoyard villages.
Departure from ANNEMASSE by R.N 206 and D 903
Direction THONON-LES-BAINS by Bons-en-Chablais.
- EVIAN-LES-BAINS (40 km)
Renowned touristic and health resort - Flowered town - Lakeside promenade - Cachat Source (Evian mineral water) - swimming-pool - casino
- NEUVECELLE (45 km)
- SAINT-PAUL-EN-CHABLAIS (54 km)
- BERNEX (60 km)
Typical Savoyard village at the foot of the Dent d' Oche Mountain
- VINZIER ( 63 km)
- CHEVENOZ (66 km)
- ABONDANCE(73 km)
Pleasant village, tourist resort - ski lift
- LA CHAPELLE D'ABONDANCE (82 km)
12th century abbey- Remarkable 14th century Cloister - religious Museum
- CHATEL (88 km)
Savoyard village lying in the valley bassin, this pleasant tourist resort shares a border with Switzerland at the Pas-de-Morgins Pass, nature trails - chair-lift and cable car.
Return to ABONDANCE (100 km)
- BONNEVAUX (La Solitude) (105 km)
- COL DU CORBIER - Altitude 1235 m
Climbing through the mountain pastures - Beautiful mountain landscape
- LE BIOT (114 km)
- SAINT-JEAN-D'AULPS (119 km)
Ruins of an old abbey - La Grande Terche, a high altitude ski slopes accessible by cable car
- MONTRIOND (123 km)
Mountain lake at the edge of a forest - splendid spot to visit. Church with an unusual steeple.
- MORZINE - AVORIAZ (126 km)
Well-known, pleasant mountain resort the high altitude ski resort Avoriaz is accessible by an excellent mountain road
- LES GETS (133 km)
Sunny resort village, wedged in a narrow valley, passage of one valley to another - Ski lifts and walk trails in the mountain - beautiful view of the Mont Blanc and the Alps - interesting museum of musical instruments
- TANINGES (153 km)
Old market- town in the valley of Giffre, junction between two valleys
Return to ANNEMASSE (193 km) take D 907, then D 903 (193 km)
MONT BLANC REGION
165 km / 103 miles
Itinerary through the glacier valley of the Arve River (source in Mont Blanc), which flows down into the Rhône River. This road follows the river valley to Sallanches, and is surrounded on both sides by mountain ranges. Roads serving the ski resorts, wind along mountains and offer a beautiful and varied panorama.
Departure from ANNEMASSE by motorway, or main road.
- CLUSES (36 km)
World capital of screw cutting (Haute-Savoie's main industry)
- SALLANCHES (50 km)
Pleasant town, dominated by Les Aiguilles de Warens, at the entry to Mont Blanc region
- COMBLOUX (60 km)
Attractive tourist resort - Splendid rounded dome bell-tower - Exceptional view of Mont Blanc
- MEGEVE (65 km)
Well-known and world-famous tourism and ski resort - Characteristic alpine beauty spot.
- SAINT-GERVAIS-LES-BAINS (75 km)
Health spa of world renown - Pleasant mountain resort for both winter and summer seasons - Baroque church - cable car - mountain train T.M.B.
- LES CONTAMINES-MONTJOIE (83 km)
Mountain village in the heart of the valley - Baroque Chapel Notre-Dame de la Gorge.
- PASSY (98 km)
Hamlets on slopes facing the Mont Blanc -Typical chalets
- LE PLATEAU D'ASSY (105 km)
Modern church decorated by well-known contemporary artists - Le Lac- Panoramic view of Plaine-Joux facing the Mont Blanc
Return to ANNEMASSE (165 km)
VERTE AND RISSE VALLEYS
91 km / 57 miles
La Vallée Verte has lucious green meadows and mountains. The slopes of Peak Miribel (1,582 m) are covered by pine forests and dotted with villages. The Risse Valley takes its name from a small river in a rocky mountain pass.
Departure from Annemasse in direction of Le Pont de Fillinges on road D907
- PONT DE FILLINGES (11 km) - Turn left towards Boëge
- BOEGE (19 km)
The most important town of La Vallée Verte
- HABERE-LULLIN (25 km)
Monument in ruins of an old castle in honor of World War II victims.
- HABERE-POCHE (27 km)
Tourist resort village of moderate altitude- Trails - Ski lifts
- COL DE TERRAMMONT (31 km) - Altitude 1100 m
- HIRMENTAZ SKI RESORT (35 km)
Ski slopes (moderate altitude) facing the Brévon valley - Hikes - Ski lifts
- COL DE JAMBAZ (42 km) - Altitude 1207m
- LAC DE VALLON (48 km)
Small mountain lake dominated by Le Roc d'Enfer (2,244 m)
Beautiful mountain site - Hikes
- MEGEVETTE (59 km) - typical Savoyard village
- ONNION (63 km)
Narrow streams of Les Gorges du Risse
Return to Annemasse (91 km) by St-Jeoire-en-Faucigny
FRANCE - SWITZERLAND
MONT BLANC MOUNTAIN RANGE
CHAMONIX - COL DES MONTETS - COL DE LA FORCLAZ - MARTIGNY- EVIAN-LES-BAINS - THONON-LES-BAINS
225 km / 140 miles
Discover the majestic Mont Blanc mountain range, the Chamonix Valley and the Col des Montets. Unforgettable landscape after the Forclaz Pass, particularly as you travel down through the Rhone Valley .
FRANCE:
Departure from Annemasse
In direction of Chamonix-Mont Blanc, taking highway or main road or R.N. 205
- CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC (82 km)
Exceptional mountain site - world famous capital of alpinism - Cable cars to Aiguille du Midi (3,842 m) and to Brévent (2,526 m) - High altitude mountain site Les Grands Montets (3,275 m)
- LES PRAZ DE CHAMONIX
Quaint touristic site - Golf
- ARGENTIERE (90 km) - Altitude 1461 m
Charming mountain village located on the foot of impressive summits - Glaciers of the Tour d'Argentière.
- COL DES MONTETS (94 km)
Mountain landscape - Fields of rhododendrons - Museum of alpine flora
- VALLORCINE (98 km)
Mountain village at the foot of the valley, facing the Swiss border - Typical mountain landscape
SWITZERLAND:
- LE CHATELARD (100 km)
French-Swiss border village - Impressive hydroelectric dam at Emosson
- COL DE LA FORCLAZ (110 km) -Altitude 1527 m
Passage point between mountains - Interesting view
- MARTIGNY (125 km)
Busy town in the Rhone valley, due to its geographical situation as a crossroads through the mountains - The Giannada Foundation (renowned art gallery and museum) - Old town - wooden covered bridge - Roman ruins - Pissevache waterfall nearby
- SAINT-MAURICE (139 km)
Pleasant and peaceful town - Old Agaune abbey, martyr place of Saint-Maurice and the Theban Legion at the foot of Les Dents du Midi - Abbey founded in 515 - One of the largest collections of Christian ecclesiastic treasures (open to the public)
FRANCE:
- SAINT-GINGOLPH (170 km)
Frontier village between Switzerland and France, with a particular status since it is sharing both nationalities - Lakeside promenade
- EVIAN-LES-BAINS (139 km)
Well-known touristic and health resort - Flowered city) - Lakeside walks - Famous spring Cachat (Evian mineral water) - nautical centre - Casino
- THONON-LES-BAINS (187 km)
Pleasant and lively city, capital of the Chablais region - Lakeside promenade - Centre of Fine Arts and Leisure - Health resort - Marina - Château de Ripaille, former residence of the Counts of Savoie - Fishing Museum - Flowered city
Return to ANNEMASSE (225 km)
TOUR OF MONT BLANC
(VIA THE MONT BLANC TUNNEL)
330 km / 205 miles
FRANCE - ITALY - SWITZERLAND
Alpine valley, passage through the Mont Blanc tunnel (11,6 km), then up along the road leading to the Grand Saint-Bernard pass (2469 m) and out into the Rhône Valley.
Discover the Mont Blanc mountain range (4807 m) from the French side, and from the Italian and Swiss sides.
FRANCE:
Departure from ANNEMASSE
Direction Chamonix - Mont Blanc (by highway or RN 205)
- CHAMONIX - MONT BLANC (82 km)
World famous resort for mountaineering - Cable car to the Aiguille du Midi (3842 m) and to the Bévent (2526 m) - Les Grands Montets (3275 m)
- MONT BLANC tunnel (11,6 km long)
ITALY
Entrevers - Aoste Valley
- COURMAYEUR (108 km)
At the foot of Mont Blanc - Well-known mountain resort
AOSTE (140 km) through the Dora Baltea Valley, city with a historical past, notably from the Roman period
SWITZERLAND
- COL DU GRAND SAINT-BERNARD (170 km)
Hospice kept for the past 9 centuries by the secular canons of Saint-Bernard (open to the public - half hour visit) - Saint-Bernard dog kennels. Possible visits - Access by road only in the summer, otherwise passage through tunnel all year round, but no direct access to Hospice.
- BOURG-SAINT-PIERRE (185 km)
Typical mountain village of Canton of Valais
- ORSIERES (197 km)
MARTIGNY (215 km)
In the Rhône valley, town built on remains of roman civilization surrounded by mountains. Famous vineyards on the slopes. Roman period museum, remarkable collection of old cars.
- SAINT-MAURICE (230 km)
Town at the foot of the Dents du Midi mountains- Abbey founded in 515 by Sigismond, King of Burgondes - One of the largest collections of ecclesiastic treasures (open to the public).
- SAINT-GINGOLPH (260 km)
Village at the border of France and Switzerland, shares both nationalities. Back to France.
- EVIAN-LES-BAINS (278 km)
Magnifical health resort - Famous spring "Cachat" where Evian water is bottled. Swimming-pool complex - Casino
- THONON-LES-BAINS (287 km)
Pleasant renowned lively town, capital of the Chablais region - Strolls along lake Leman - Health resort - Marina - "Château de Ripaille" former residence of the Counts of SAvoie - Fishing Museum
Return to ANNEMASSE (330 km)
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