From the marina of Sciez-sur-Léman, you will walk along the Coudrée domain to reach the fine sand beach of Excenevex. This beach is the only natural beach of fine sand on Lake Geneva.
Developed in the 1930's, this Natura 2000 site has a remarkable geology due to its lake dunes which are unique in Europe with those of the Hungarian lake of Balaton. The village of Yvoire will also delight your curiosity.
Classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France and rich in 700 years of history, a magnificent castle stands on the edge of the lake.
Built from 1306 by the Count of Savoy Amédée V, the castle of Yvoire had for function to supervise the navigation and to control the maritime road which connected Geneva to the high valley of the Rhone and to Italy.
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GRP Littoral du Léman on foot - Stage 6: Sciez > Yvoire
This sixth stage of the GRP Littoral du Léman will take you from Sciez to Yvoire. In a first part, you will reach Excenevex and its exceptional fine sand beach, before reaching Yvoire, a magnificent medieval village.
About
Signs
Directional posts Itinerary marked out in totality according to the departmental charter
Map references
TOP 25 IGN N°3428ET - THONON-LES-BAINS - ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS
1/ From " Port de Sciez " always follow the direction " Yvoire ". You will pass by the following posts: " Bois de Buis ", " Coudrée ", " Domaine de Guidou ", " Excevenex (Plage) ", " Port de Pêcheurs ", " Excevenex (La Fontaine) ", " Le Neiry ", " Pierre à Couloir " and " Port de Nernier ". 2/ Arriving at the directional post " Port de Nernier " you have reached Yvoire and the end of your 6th stage.
Prices
Free access.
Reception
Period of practice
All year round.
Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions.
Subject to favorable weather.
- Pets welcome
Contacts
Access
Sciez-sur-Léman :
Parking available at the port of Sciez
> Bus access :
- Route 271 Thonon - Excenevex - Geneva / Alpbus company:
Runs Monday to Saturday, not Sundays or public holidays.
- Route 152 Thonon - Douvaine / START company:
Monday-Saturday service, does not operate on Sundays or public holidays.
Points of sale and ticketing: online at webshop.tpg or on the TPG app, at the transport store at Place des Arts in Thonon and directly with the drivers.
> Train access :
- SNCF stations: Thonon-les-Bains, Bons-en-Chablais and Perrignier.
- Léman Express: take advantage of the new frequency of the Léman Express! Information: https://www.lemanexpress.ch/fr
