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Bornes Alps

Our Bornes Alps travel guide is indispensable for anyone who wants to explore this region. It offers a comprehensive overview of the most fascinating mountains, sights, excursion destinations and culinary highlights - a veritable treasure trove of travel tips! The region entices with bike tours and hikes through the mountains, breathtaking panoramic views and the opportunity to explore the surrounding area. Bornes Alps is undoubtedly worth a visit and a unique destination for active vacationers who enjoy spectacular views and discovering new places!

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Attractions in the Bornes Alps


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Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 132 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 1,284 m
Descent 1,044 m

A beautiful 133km regular road bike route between Grenoble and Annecy, discovering 3 mountain ranges, climbing the Col Tamié (907m), and riding ...

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from Jacky Joubert,   Outdooractive Premium
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 46.8 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 400 m
Descent 400 m

From the nautical base Aqualoisirs in Seyssel, you can go up the Rhône until the Génissiat dam (one of the oldest and most majestic dam of the Rhône).

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from Haut Rhône Tourisme,   Aintourism
Premium content Difficulty easy closed
Distance 11.8 km
Duration 3:15 h
Ascent 158 m
Descent 179 m

Behind Geneva, the area becomes surprisingly rural. This hike in our "Champagne" passes beautiful, small wine villages to the westernmost point of ...

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from Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ,   Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ - Partner für Wandertouren
Pilgrim Trail · France
GR 65: Via Gebennensis
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 347.1 km
Duration 105:00 h
Ascent 7,168 m
Descent 6,859 m

The Via Gebennensis is the continuation of the Swiss Way of St. James and runs from Geneva to Le Puy-en-Velay.

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from Wiebke Hillen,   Outdooractive Premium
Long Distance Cycling · France
ViaRhôna, along the Rhône by bike
recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route
Distance 775.5 km
Duration 54:30 h
Ascent 1,263 m
Descent 1,613 m

The ViaRhôna cycle route leads tourists from all over, from the Alpine mountains to the beaches of the Camargue. It is 815 km long (not including ...

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ViaRhôna - A cycling route alongside the river Rhône
Hiking Trail · Lake Geneva Region
Sentier du Rhône in Geneva
Premium content Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 20.4 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 258 m
Descent 276 m

The Sentier du Rhône leads from downtown Geneva along the Rhône through several nature reserves to La Plaine near the French border.

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from Toni Kaiser,   Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ - Partner für Wandertouren
Urban Walk · Lake Geneva Region
Geneva City Hike
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 6.6 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 68 m
Descent 83 m

A day in Geneva – time can quickly become tight. There is so much to see: Palace of Nations, Rousseau Monument, Old Town, Jet d’eau and the ...

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from Jochen Ihle,   Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ - Partner für Wandertouren
Mountain Hike · Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc
La Tournette
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.8 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 1,200 m
Descent 1,200 m

Popular mountain route to the highest mountain by Lake Annecy. The normal path from Refuge du Pré Vérel includes some chain-secured climbing ...

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from Claudia Kurzböck,   Outdooractive Premium
recommended route Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 476.3 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 7,085 m
Descent 1,370 m

From Revermont, in the foothills of the Jura Mountains, to the borders of Lake Geneva, this route invites both experienced and expert cyclists to ...

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from Patricia Sallet,   Aintourism
recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route
Distance 866 km
Duration 75:00 h
Ascent 15,614 m
Descent 16,033 m

"A cycle tourist has no record of achievements, only memories…" This phrase from the writer Jean Taboureau perfectly sums up the spirit of the P ...

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from Loic Grateau,   Grandes Itinérances
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  • September 10, 2026
    Karsten Urban 
    September 05, 2026
    Schöner Rundgang, aber es gibt sicher schönere Städte in der Schweiz. Ein zusätzlicher Abstecher zur Fontaine fanden wir gut.
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    Written September 10, 2026
  • September 05, 2026
    Florent Wucher
    September 05, 2026
    Merveilleux petit chemin à travers forêts et alpages, la vue sur les Aravis et le Mont Blanc est incroyable a la fin.
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    Photo: Florent Wucher, Community
    Variety of paths Scenic
    Written September 05, 2026
  • June 16, 2026
    I. K.
    Eine wirklich schöne und abwechslungsreiche Tour 😊 mit schönen Ausblicken auf den See und die Berge. Der überwiegende Teil im Schatten, echt lohnenswert👌
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    Photo: I. K., Community
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    Photo: I. K., Community
    Written June 16, 2026
  • June 13, 2026
    I. K.
    Schöner Spaziergang, vor allem die Strecke am Fluss entlang ist sehr schön. Leider stört die Straße auf der anderen Seite des Flusses die Idylle.
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    Written June 13, 2026
  • March 09, 2026
    Carole Tr
    March 08, 2026
    Attention , le D+ est de 1040m et non 400m !!! Aussi, des passages très raides en montee comme en descente dans des chemins type "rando pedestre". Ca nous a plus mais peut ne pas convenir a tout le monde car tres technique et physique . Sinon en grande partie au calme en pleine campagne
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    Written March 09, 2026
  • February 13, 2026
    Margaux
    February 08, 2026
    Tres agréable, la vue est imprenable, plutôt secure car pas mal de skieur alpin/rando sans pour autant etre trop fréquenté. Au niveau de la difficulté c’est un sentier qui se fait tres facilement, approche douce avec montee tres progressive
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    Photo: Margaux, Community
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    Written February 13, 2026
  • February 08, 2026
    Clélia
    February 08, 2026
    Balade sympa, mais très facile, nous avons mis beaucoup moins de temps que le temps indiqué! En une heure la boucle est bouclée. Vous pouvez le faire en famille.
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    Written February 08, 2026
  • January 16, 2026
    François
    January 16, 2026
    Parcours sympa avec un peu de neige dur sur certaines portions.
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    Written January 16, 2026
  • November 06, 2025
    Thierry FRAISSE 
    Super parcours !
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    Written November 06, 2025
  • July 17, 2025
    Anouchka Goetz 
    Fantastique !! Merci Émilie. 😀
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    Written July 17, 2025
  • July 02, 2025
    Jan Brendle
    Schöne Wanderung mit steilem Anstieg und gleichem Abstieg. Ideal bei heißem Wetter da viel im tollen Wald gewandert wird. Schöne Ausblicke auf den ganzen See.
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    Written July 02, 2025
  • August 27, 2024
    Georko
    August 27, 2024
    rando facile mais néanmoins avec de beaux paysages, chemins variés traversant des pâturages, châlet , ruisseau et un peu de route goudronnée.
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    Photo: Georko, Community
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    Photo: Georko, Community
    Written August 27, 2024
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