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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Saint-Julien-En-Genevois
Archamps

View of Genève and the lake – Grand Piton Tour loop from Archamps

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Hiking trails & Routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Saint-Julien-En-Genevois
Archamps

View of Genève and the lake – Grand Piton Tour loop from Archamps

Hard

4.8

(6)

65

hikers

View of Genève and the lake – Grand Piton Tour loop from Archamps

05:09

13.5km

770m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.80 km for 1.00 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.55 km

The Grand Piton (Mont Salève)

Highlight • Summit

2

5.76 km

View of Genève and the lake

Highlight • Settlement

From the Bastian Tower, a few meters from the highest point of the Salève massif, the view of Geneva and Lake Geneva is magnificent.

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3

5.79 km

Very difficult access by mountain bike and portage necessary. But the descent on the same path in enduro mode is worth it.

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4

5.89 km

Grand Piton Tour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice walk only the way back unfortunately only on asphalt.

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5

7.91 km

La Thuile Farm

Highlight • Settlement

toilet available.... and fresh water

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6

8.38 km

7

9.16 km

Beaumont Slab Scree

Highlight • Natural Monument

8

10.9 km

Saint Stephen's Church

Highlight • Other

In Beaumont it is worth visiting the village church of Saint-Etienne, in front of the entrance there is a modern statue of Saint James (created by Estelle Briot) to greet the pilgrims.

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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.99 km

3.28 km

3.23 km

1.16 km

889 m

Surfaces

8.06 km

1.98 km

1.82 km

1.42 km

226 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 6 September

32°C

17°C

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Comments

October 30, 2022,Blick auf Genf und den Genfer See– Le Grand Piton Runde von Neydens
The ascent was very steep, but was then rewarded with a magnificent view👍👍👍

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