MTSZ
MTSZ térképportál
Turista Magazin
TuristaShop
Kéktúra
Gerecse50
A kéktúrázás napja
recommended route
Hiking Trail
· Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc
Hermance cross-border loop
-
Hermance VillagePhoto: Alexis BROCHOT - CD74
Selected alternatives for you
This easy route reflects Switzerland's legendary calm. From one border bridge to the next, you and your family will enjoy the ride. From Veigy-Foncenex, you can enjoy the beautiful forest and its wealth of flora and fauna.
easy
Distance 6.6 km
2:10 h
60 m
60 m
425 m
378 m
The Boucle transfrontalière d'Hermance (Hermance cross-border loop) is a beautiful walk between France and Switzerland that lets you discover the surrounding area and the shores of Lake Geneva.
You'll start at a marker right on the border, then walk along the French side towards the Mémorial des Sauveteurs de l'Ombre, the only memorial to the smuggling networks in France.
Indeed, the village of Veigy-Foncenex was a major crossing point to Switzerland for people fleeing Nazi-occupied France. Many refugees, politicians, opponents and Jews found refuge in Switzerland via Veigy-Foncenex.
You will then reach the Swiss village of Hermance. A peaceful lakeside village, take time to stroll through the narrow streets and cool off in the waters of Lake Geneva.
You'll start at a marker right on the border, then walk along the French side towards the Mémorial des Sauveteurs de l'Ombre, the only memorial to the smuggling networks in France.
Indeed, the village of Veigy-Foncenex was a major crossing point to Switzerland for people fleeing Nazi-occupied France. Many refugees, politicians, opponents and Jews found refuge in Switzerland via Veigy-Foncenex.
You will then reach the Swiss village of Hermance. A peaceful lakeside village, take time to stroll through the narrow streets and cool off in the waters of Lake Geneva.
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
425 m
Lowest point
378 m
Track types
Show elevation profileTips and suggestions
Whatever your hike, remember to take cereal bars, sufficient water, sunglasses, sun cream, a small first aid kit, as well as clothes adapted to your outing according to the season and the weather forecast.Roadbook
1/ Departure point: Pont de Bouringe parking lot, boundary marker 217
2/ From the parking lot, head towards "Mémorial des Justes (Par Les Lombards)". You will pass the signposts for "Les Bourgues" and "Les Lombards".
3/ At "Mémorial des Justes", continue towards "Pont de Bouringe (Par Pont de Crevy)".
4/ At "Pont de Crevy", cross the border and continue towards "Pont de Bouringe" and "Hermance (Suisse)".
5/ At the Swiss directional sign (yellow), continue towards "Hermance".
6/ At "Hermance", head for "Les Lombards (F) par les Bourgues" to reach your starting point at the bridge.
Rest stop
Nearby
Top Partner
Waypoint
Start point
End point
Low point
High point
Forecast
Today {low} to {high} and {precipitation} of {precipitation_type}
show {x} more
Photo
Video
Hermance, douaneLa Tour d'Hermance
Les écuries de Veigy
Hermance (lac)
Coordinates
DD
46.300597, 6.247500
DMS
46°18'02.1"N 6°14'51.0"E
UTM
32T 288028 5131129
w3w
///deeply.afford.beginning
Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Author’s map recommendations
TOP 25 IGN 3429OT
Book recommendations for this region:
Show more
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated from French.
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
6.6 km
Duration
2:10 h
Ascent
60 m
Descent
60 m
Highest point
425 m
Lowest point
378 m
Weather at the starting point
Statistics
Maps and trails
Nothing selected - click and drag in the elevation profile to zoom
Distance
Duration
Ascent
Descent
User Questions