Tour of Mont César from Thollon

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  • View on the Mont Cesar
  • Vue sur Thollon et Léman depuis Col de Pertuis
  • view on the Mont César
    Thollon-les-Mémises

    This itinerary allows you to walk around the Mont César (1548 m) and the Colombière (1512 m) and to cover a mountain atmosphere with alternating views of Lake Geneva and the Dent d’Oche.

    This itinerary, starting from Thollon, takes you to the mountain pastures and forests of Mont César.
    From Chez les Vesin, you will take the Lain path and then the Thollon rural path which will take you to Creusaz in Bernex.
    You will then take the direction of the mountain pastures Sur la Rasse and follow the forest path.
    For a short stage, you will follow the GR du Balcon du Léman circuit and reach the Col de Pertuis, passing near the Colombière and the Pic des Mémises, before descending through the forests of Thollon.
    Beautiful panoramas are offered throughout this hike alternating landscapes between lake, mountain pastures and mountains.

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    Further information

    Be well shod for this hike.
    It is recommended not to climb the Mont César.

    Services & Equipment

    • Car park
    • Parking
    • Pets welcome

    Customer base

    • Level red – hard

    Opening

    From 01/05 to 30/11.
    Accessible outside the snowy period and depending on the weather conditions. Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand to find out the current access conditions.

    Animals

    Animaux : Accepted

    Dogs must be kept on a leash because of the presence of herds.

    Age range

    Minimum age : 6 years

    Prices

    Free access.

    Location

    Parking de léglise
    74500 Thollon-les-Mémises

    Free parking in the centre of the village of Thollon-les-Mémises next to the church and the town hall.

    Characteristics :

    • In the country
    • Mountain location
    • Village 2 km away
    • Lake view
    • Mountain view

    Spoken languages

    • French