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Boucle pédestre : balcon des Sons

Walking/pedestrian in Andilly
10.2 km
Walking/pedestrian
2h 45min
Medium
  • This easy loopback walk through gently-rolling countryside along the Mont-Sion ridge is a wonderful place for a stroll and some breathtaking views over the Préalpes, Jura, Geneva area, Usses Valley and the nearby Salève.
    Starting from the village of Charly, the Balcon des Sons hike is an accessible exit for everyone, ideal for a family moment.

    Located at the foot of the Salève, this hike will allow you to discover a hilly and rural landscape with a low altitude.

    With its eight-way loop,...
    This easy loopback walk through gently-rolling countryside along the Mont-Sion ridge is a wonderful place for a stroll and some breathtaking views over the Préalpes, Jura, Geneva area, Usses Valley and the nearby Salève.
    Starting from the village of Charly, the Balcon des Sons hike is an accessible exit for everyone, ideal for a family moment.

    Located at the foot of the Salève, this hike will allow you to discover a hilly and rural landscape with a low altitude.

    With its eight-way loop, you can easily shorten or extend your hike if you wish.

    Take the time to discover the landscapes and the many viewpoints that are offered to you, as well as the chapel of Charly or Saint-Jacques chapel built in the XV century.

    The bell tower was declared a Historical Monument on May 12, 1975. You can also discover the Village du Père Noël at the Mont Sion pass, an activity and visits not to be missed with your children.
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    As you walk down to the village of Présilly, you'll find information panels describing the scenery, a picnic table and a chapel. The sumptuous Carthusian monastery stands on the hills above Présilly (1170) and, nearby, is the Salève visitors centre (Maison du Salève) which will reveal all the secrets of this area! In Saint Symphorien, don't miss the Andilly vicarage (exhibitions, peals of bells, gardens etc.). And at the Mont-Sion pass, stop in Santa Claus' hamlet and in the nearby restaurant.
  • Departure
    Andilly
  • Difference in height
    259.667 m
  • Plain text period
    All year round.
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
  • Accepted customers
    • Individuals
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Points of interest
1 Charly chapel - Andilly
The chapelle de Charly or chapelle Saint-Jacques is a 15th-century building. The bell tower was listed as a Monument Historique on May 12, 1975.
260 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 862 m
  • Minimum altitude : 725 m
  • Total positive elevation : 260 m
  • Total negative elevation : -260 m
  • Max positive elevation : 119 m
  • Min positive elevation : -133 m
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