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Migration circuit

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Thollon-les-Mémises
3.5 km
1h
Easy

  • This walk takes you to the Hucel, a site for observing migratory birds from March to May and a viewpoint over Lake Geneva.
    Didactic panels on the path.

  • From the centre of the resort of Thollon-les-Mémises, you will reach the viewpoint "Le Hucel" which is a site for observing migratory birds from March to May, as many birds (black storks, buzzards, black kites, red kites,...) go to their breeding sites in Northern and Eastern Europe by passing over Le Hucel.
    Information panels will help you discover this site and the birds.

    Marking details : Departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. on ​​beige metal panel and green writing.

    Map references :...
    From the centre of the resort of Thollon-les-Mémises, you will reach the viewpoint "Le Hucel" which is a site for observing migratory birds from March to May, as many birds (black storks, buzzards, black kites, red kites,...) go to their breeding sites in Northern and Eastern Europe by passing over Le Hucel.
    Information panels will help you discover this site and the birds.

    Marking details : Departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. on ​​beige metal panel and green writing.

    Map references : TOP 25 N°3528 ET Morzine Massif du Chablais Les Portes du Soleil

    Be well-shod and equipped for this hike.
  • Sustainable tourism
    To respect farming practices, natural areas and wildlife, please keep your dogs on a lead and pick up after them. Keep and sort your rubbish, stay on the paths and close the fences.
  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    0/ "Place de la station" parking lot.
    1/ Turn left into "Chemin de la parare" at the end of the parking lot. Then take the gravel path.
    2/ Continue along the "impasse de la Buissonnière".
    3/ At the "route de Leucy" intersection, turn left, then follow the signs for "Le Hucel" by turning right.
    4/ A path leads you to "Le Hucel".
    5/ Return the same way.
  • Departure
    Thollon-les-Mémises
  • Difference in height
    110.333 m
  • Departure at the tourist information center of Thollon les Mémises
  • Plain text period
    From 01/04 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. Recommended season: spring - summer - autumn.
  • Environment
    • In the country
    • Lake view
    • Mountain view
    • Mountain location
    • Resort centre
    • Village 2 km away
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
  • Activities
    • Minimum age (in years) :  4
110 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1023 m
  • Minimum altitude : 930 m
  • Total positive elevation : 110 m
  • Total negative elevation : -110 m
  • Max positive elevation : 19 m
  • Min positive elevation : -91 m
Services
  • Equipment
    • Play area
    • Picnic area
    • Public WC
    • Car park
    • Parking nearby
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Pets on a lead.
    • Coach access
    • Motorhomes allowed
    • Pets supplement