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From Saint-Gingolph to Novel, hiking between lake and moutain

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Saint-Gingolph
11.0 km
4h 30min
Medium
  • The route goes through Saint Gingolph, a half-French and half Swiss border village ; then Novel, a typical mountain village. On the Swiss side, the trail passes at the foot of the imposing wall of the "Tomb of the Germans".

  • Straddling France and Switzerland, this itinerary takes you to the heights of Saint-Gingolph and the village of Novel, the smallest commune in Haute-Savoie with about 50 inhabitants and an altitude of 960 metres.
    On the way, magnificent views of the upper lake, the Swiss coast and the Vaud Alps await you.
    On the way down, you will discover the hamlet of La Frête on a pass overlooking Lake Geneva.
  • Departure
    Saint-Gingolph
  • Access to the quays car park.
  • Plain text period
    From 01/04 to 01/11.
    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. Recommended season: spring - summer - autumn.
  • Environment
    • Lakeside or by stretch of water
    • Forest location
    • Lake view
    • Mountain view
    • Mountain location
    • Station district
    • Close to a public transportation
    • Village centre
    • Close to GR footpath
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
Services
  • Equipment
    • Picnic area
    • Car park
    • Parking nearby
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Pets allowed on a lead only.
    • Accommodation
    • Restaurant
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