Tour du Haut Lac

From Le Bouveret, follow the Rhone towards the Porte-du-Scex Castle (1597), which today regularly hosts cultural exhibitions as the museum of the Chablais region. The Rhone riverside road is not accessible to cars. The ride then continues via Vouvry towards Illarsaz. There you have the option of a detour to the World Cycling Center CMC. Before reaching Collombey-le-Grand, you pass near the refinery with its large tanks. You pass through Collombey with its distinctive Bernhardine monastery dating from 1647. The ride continues through the upper village part of Muraz, along the Stockalper Canal through the nature reserve “Les Rigoles” of Vionnaz and its moorlands. After a short climb, you reach the old part of the village of Vionnaz. A small detour takes you to the “Great Wall”, where a bench invites you to take a break and enjoy the magnificent view over the Rhone valley. The route continues again along the Stockalper Canal towards Vouvry and Les Evouettes. Kaspar-Jodok von Stockalper had this canal built in 1648 to facilitate the transport of various goods, such as salt. Back in Le Bouveret, the cycle path continues towards St-Gingolph through the hamlets Les Esserts and Les Vignolles. You pass a fountain shaped like a ship, from which healing mineral spring water flows; then back to Le Bouveret along the shore of Lake Geneva.

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Our recommendation: a technically flawless bicycle, helmet, gloves, and bell; clothing suitable for the weather (always bring rain protection), drinks, and refreshments.

Respect the rules of Swiss road traffic. Using this route is at your own risk; all liability is excluded. Respect the flora and fauna in your surroundings. For your safety, we recommend wearing a bicycle helmet. Emergency numbers: 144 ambulance / 117 police / 1414 Rega. Assess your own abilities and fitness well. Riding the various routes is fundamentally at your own responsibility.

Drive on the A9 motorway to exit 16 (Villeneuve). Continue on the cantonal road (No. 21) towards La Carettes/Port-Valais. 

By car, train, or boat: various means of transport allow you to get to Le Bouveret to enjoy our lakeshore.

Train station in Le Bouveret

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In Le Bouveret, there are numerous activities for families such as the Swiss Vapeur Parc or the Aquaparc.