Saint Paul 24 08 22 Maxence Pareyt 19The Gavot region is mainly characterised by a pastoral landscape, dominated by pastures and bordered by oak hedges and other remarkable trees. Bucolic, it is the ideal place for gentle, contemplative tourism. The communes of Vinzier, Bernex, Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, Thollon-les-Mémises, Larringes, Féternes and Champanges offer different views and features.
Nicolas Blandinwww.nicolasblandin.comThe plateau is the impluvium, the natural source of Evian® natural mineral water. A natural infiltration zone, it is here that rain and snow are stored before slowly infiltrating and purifying through the multiple geological strata. The Gavot plateau contains one of the finest groups of wetlands in Haute-Savoie, given the extent of the peat bogs and marshes and their remarkable biological diversity.
The policy of conserving these wetlands, undertaken at an early stage and in collaboration with all the local players, has made this a site that is still preserved, protected by the international RAMSAR convention and promoted by the APIEME.
Wetlands play a major role in biodiversity, hydrological regulation, carbon storage and groundwater recharge. Take a walk along the Maravant Marsh interpretation trail to discover how these habitats function.
Le Pré Curieux, gardens on the shores of Lake Geneva, also provides an opportunity to understand the different ecosystems linked to water and how wetlands function.
The Gavot plateau, as well as being protected by the international RAMSAR convention for wetlands, is a site with the mountain bike-FFC label.
At your own pace, discover the plateau’s balcony trails by bike, with 16 approved routes at different levels. From the lush greenery of Lac Noir to the woods of Larringes, discover the Gavot region and its undulating landscapes, in a rural or more sporting atmosphere.
