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Circuit découverte : La vallée verte et du Risse

Road in Annemasse

78.5 km

Road

Easy

Documentation
- GPX Trace
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Accepted customers
- Individuals

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Points of interest

1 Grenette de Boege

2 Chapelle Notre-Dame des Voirons

3 Habère-Lullin château ruins

4 Lac de la Crossetaz composting toilets

5 La Crossetaz lake

6 Les Alpes du Léman Tourism Office - Habère-Poche office

7 Hirmentaz-Les Habères

8 Lake Vallon

9 Ecomusée Paysalp

1 Grenette de Boege

The "grenette" in Boëge was used to weigh grain and press fruit until 1853. The grain was weighed in the stone scales. It is now listed as a Monument Historique.

2 Chapelle Notre-Dame des Voirons

Perched on the ridge between earth and sky, this Gothic chapel has all the necessary components to be a perfect place for contemplation.<br/>The chapel of Notre Dame des Voirons was built in the 15th century, with its back to a rock that climbs higher still and is the source of a little spring. This gothic chapel has all the right elements to make it a place for contemplation.
Located 10 minutes on foot from the monastery, you can reach the recently restored Notre-Dame des Voirons, whose interior has recently been restored, via a woodland path. The chapel is worth the detour in itself, not just for its decor, which is exemplary in its rustic restraint, nor for its attendance, as it is rarely visited. It is worth the visit because, unlike many other religious buildings, this chapel has soul.
There are no ornaments or paintings. It is simply decorated with a statue of the Virgin Mary (Black Madonna, of course), a plain, stone altar and basic furnishings. This simple rectangular stone Gothic chapel measures around 15 metres in length and provides a serene space for those in search of silence and inner peace.

3 Habère-Lullin château ruins

The château dates back to the 15th century. The Marquis de Lullin built the Gothic castle which has retained its style despite construction work up to the 17th century.<br/>In December 1943, the château saw a tragic event. A group of young people organised a ball for Christmas Eve. The Germans received information of this and, believing them to be members of the Resistance, attacked the church. The château was set on fire and all the men were shot. Only the women were spared. Now, all that's left are a few walls and a monument in memory of the young men.

4 Lac de la Crossetaz composting toilets

Composting toilets near Lac de la Crossetaz.

5 La Crossetaz lake

The Lac de la Crossetaz is a charming spot for a picnic, fishing or just rest and relaxation in the great outdoors. The footpath is behind the church in Habère-Lullin. It's a ten minute slightly downhill walk.<br/>Composting toilets on the footpath.

6 Les Alpes du Léman Tourism Office - Habère-Poche office

Les Alpes du Léman Tourism Office - Habère-Poche office

7 Hirmentaz-Les Habères

The Hirmentaz-les Habères ski resort offers 50km of ski slopes for all levels : a huge playground for everyone to enjoy ! , with a panoramic view over the Mont-Blanc and the Leman lake.<br/>Overlooking Lac Léman, Hirmentaz-Les Habères provides the charm and authenticity of mountain villages for an Alpine break of cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and more in the heart of an unspoilt and accessible area.
The resort brings two family-friendly sites together so you can experience a warm and friendly atmosphere with 360° views of Lac Léman and Mont Blanc.

8 Lake Vallon

Created by a landslide in 1943, lake Vallon keeps secrets steeped in history. The lake, standing in the shadow of Roc d'Enfer between mountains and forests, delights walkers and anglers ( a haven for trout).