Thursday 16 july from 09:30 to 12:00 / Thursday 23 july from 09:30 to 12:00 / ...

On the smuggling route

  • Cultural
  • Guided tour
  • Historic
  • Heritage
Elevation : 1200m
La Vieille Douane, 1277, route de Vonnes, 74390 Châtel

Description

Walk in the footsteps of smugglers and customs officers on the Franco-Swiss border, accompanied by a guide from the Pays d'art et d'histoire.
It will reveal the exciting adventures of these colorful characters, at the very sites of ambushes and smuggling operations... Hiking boots and weather-appropriate clothing are mandatory. Bookings can be made at the Tourist Information Offices of the Evian-Vallée d'Abondance region - Leman Mountains Explore. Reservations are recommended for tours. Reservations can be made right up to the last minute via the online store. Mediators cannot accept cash payments under any circumstances. If the tour is full, the mediator has the right to refuse visitors. If the tour is full, online booking is no longer possible.

Rates

From 16 July 2026 to 20 August 2026

From 16 July 2026 to 20 August 2026
Reduced price
€8.00

Adult
€12.00

Reduced price: 8 €, Adult: 12 €.

Free entry for children under 6.

Reduced rate: Under 18s, jobseekers, recipients of minimum social benefits (RSA, ASS, ADA, AAH, ASI, ASV, ASPA, RSO, AV, ATA), disabled persons and one accompanying adult.

Free admission for children under 6 (except for dedicated activities), Ministry of Culture cardholders, tour guides, journalists and press.
The guide will ask you for proof of a reduced rate.

Bookings can be made at the Tourist Information Offices in the Evian-Vallée d'Abondance - Leman Mountains Explore area.

Reservations are recommended for tours. Reservations can be made right up to the last minute via the online store. Mediators cannot accept cash payments under any circumstances. If the tour is full, the mediator has the right to refuse visitors. If the tour is full, online booking is no longer possible.

Audience

  • Minimum age (in years) : 8

Opening times

Each thursday from 16 July 2026 until 20 August 2026
  • 09:30 at 12:00

Location

On the smuggling route
Elevation : 1200m
La Vieille Douane, 1277, route de Vonnes, 74390 Châtel

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Access

Access
  • Parking with place for disabled person.
    Stop shuttle nearby: Vonnes stop on line 4 in winter and line 2 in summer.
Updated on 06 June 2026 at 11:13
by Office de Tourisme Leman Mountains Explore
(Offer identifier : 7862573)
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