20의 소베르니가지 명소 & 주요 장소

Definitely my favorite place in Geneva, whatever the season, early in the morning or as evening falls. It feels good, somewhere else, and a place where you can dream all at once.

Fantastic view - fantastic path. I was there for the first time in October 1976.

Perched at an altitude of 1,323 metres, the Col de la Faucille welcomes you with a 360-degree panorama of the Alps and the Valserine Valley. Whether you attack it from the north or the south, the spectacle is not long in coming. Its ascent from the south, on the road to Gex, has the appearance of a great Alpine pass with its many bends and countless views of the Mont-Blanc massif.

attention ! only the return trip by the same path is possible between Petit Montrond and Grand Montrond from June 1 to September 30. the loop passing through private mountain pastures is closed between these dates. no particular difficulty except for a few rocky passages and a slight difference in altitude. a pair of shoes with a stiff, grippy sole can help, but it's also doable in sneakers, as long as you're used to mountain paths.

A Sunday in July, not too much traffic, but the cars and motorcycles go fast. Arriving at the top, a fire engine rushes past me, I discover a cyclist lying on the side, his bike tumbling... The view is beautiful at the top, but doesn't really offer a viewpoint, and the climb is blocked by the forest. The descent towards the lake however is nice.

Altitude: 1596 m, the view is magnificent. View of the entire Lake Geneva basin, Alps and Mont Blanc

This trail runs along an alpine pasture where Patous are present: The Patou or protection dog: What attitude should you adopt? When hiking, it is common to come across flocks of sheep or goats guarded by protection dogs, called Patous. These dogs, formidable against predators such as wolves, bears and lynx, can frighten hikers with their barking. The Patou protects the flocks in total autonomy. Its main role is to dissuade intruders and alert the shepherd. Raised among the sheep from a young age, it learns to protect them permanently, often in groups. To avoid problems with a Patou: - Identify the pasture areas before leaving. Keep your distance and go around the flocks if possible. - In the event of an encounter, remain calm, turn around slowly or stop to let the dog sniff you. - Do not try to pet or feed the animals, avoid sudden movements, do not run, and avoid taking pictures. For trail runners: - Do not run when approaching a herd. - Take off your headphones to hear the dog barking. By adopting these behaviors, you will be able to coexist peacefully with the protection dogs during your hikes. For more information: Pasto Kezako: https://www.pasto-kezako.fr/ Map Patou, where are the protection dogs?: https://www.pasto-kezako.fr/ou-sont-les-chiens-de-protection-2/ The toolbox for awareness: https://www.pasto-kezako.fr/sensibiliser-au-pastoralisme-boite-a-outils/

No water sources along the mountain range!