• Sport

Hiking loop: paysages et récoltes

Savoie Mont Blanc's choice

This walk reveals the Vuache area's rural heritage - churches and villages, old farmhouses, agricultural traditions and legends.

Sport Hiking loop: paysages et récoltes Chênex

About

Departing from Chênex (74520)
Average length : 02h30
Total elevation gain : 239m
Vertical drop : 239m
Distance : 9km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

From the village of Chênex, discover this hike without difficulty in a rich and preserved natural setting.

Take the time to discover the church of Chênex of neo-Romanesque style dating from 1881 and its tabernacle classified at the national level, as well as the center of the village. You will discover the landscapes of the plain, the Bois du Mont, the hamlet of Bellossy, the woods in Reynauds, and admire the view of the Alps.

Between hamlets, forests and orchards, this hike is ideal for a morning or an afternoon with the family. No danger on this route, your children will be able to walk freely in the countryside of Chênex.

Documentation available from Town Halls, Tourist Offices and local shops: detailed 1:25,000 map of footpaths in the Vuache area (4 €) and the FFRP trail guide (Pays du Salève et du Vuache... à pied" (13.30 €)

Loop
Total elevation gain : 239m
Altitude max : 720m
Vertical drop : 239m
    1 2

    0/ Parking lot of the church of Chênex
    1/ From Parking de Chênex, head towards «Bellossy»
    2/ Arrived at the directional post «Bellossy» continue your way towards «Pré Recoup»
    3/ From «Pré Recoup» continue towards «Chênex par Bois du Mont», you will go through «Les Granges» and «Le Bois du Mont» before reaching your starting point in Chênex.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages informatives signs : French

    Period of practice

    All year round.
    Not recommended in bad weather.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Car park

    Access

    Parking de l’église de Chênex, 51 Route de l'Église 74520 Chênex
    Departing from : Chênex (74520)
    Latitude : 46.104614 - Longitude : 5.993308

    Information panel at the beginning of the path. Signposted access to car park from the road.

    Information update on 11/06/2024 by Conseil Départemental de la Haute-Savoie