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What are the best walks in Pays de Gex?

Would you like to discover all that Pays de Gex has to offer? Take a stroll along the region’s signposted footpaths! The Chênes walk in Thoiry, the Corbière walk to the banks of the Rhône or the Marais walk, explore our region as a couple or with friends to discover all its hidden treasures.

Where can you take the family for a walk in Pays de Gex?

On the banks of the river Le Journans, take the riverside walk and discover the different species of trees that line the route. Another lovely family walk in Pays de Gex includes the Balade en Molie in Thoiry, where you can observe many different varieties of tree.

In winter, opt for a snowy family outing in Pays de Gex on the multi-activity trail in Lélex. On snowshoes or on foot, stroll along this snow-covered trail and take a breath of fresh air!

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  • The castle’s fitness trail

    Free

    • Parcours sportif de Prévessin-Moëns, © OT Pays de Voltaire
    • Fitpark area, © Pays de Voltaire tourist office
    • Castle sports trail, © Prévessin-Moëns Town Hall
    • Children's theme trail at Col de la Faucille, © S. Thomas/Office de Tourisme du Pays de Gex
    • The mysterious forest, © Pays de Gex Tourist Office
    • The mysterious forest, © Pays de Gex Tourist Office
    • The mysterious forest, © Pays de Gex Tourist Office
    • The mysterious forest, © Pays de Gex Tourist Office
  • Fresco tour

    • The lapidary, © OT Mijoux
    • The forge, © OT Mijoux
    • Skidding, © OT Mijoux
    • Fresco tour, © photo service

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  • the Allée de la Tire

    • Parc de la TIre, © S. Thomas/Office de Tourisme du Pays de Gex
    • Family taffy park, © M. Duran/Office de Tourisme du Pays de Gex
    • Parc de la Tire, © Pays de Gex tourist office
    • Games in the Parc de la Tire, © S. Thomas, Pays de Gex Tourist Office
    • Picnic table, © A.Blanc/Office de Tourisme du Pays de Gex
  • Promenade des Berges du Journans

    Level easy

    • Promenade des berges du Journans, © OTPGF
    • Course entrance, © OTPGF
    • Panneau d'interprétation, © OTPGF

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  • Sentier des sources de l’Allondon

    Level easy

    • les Sources de l'Allondon, © OTPGF
    • Photo 2, ©AM. Barbe
    • Photo 3, ©AM. Barbe
    • Photo 4, ©AM. Barbe
    • Promenade des sources de l'Allondon, © OTI CEO

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  • Themed trail: mystery of the tracks

    • Mystery of Tracks themed trail, © Pays de Gex Tourist Office
    • Mystery of Tracks themed trail, © Pays de Gex Tourist Office
    • Mystery of Tracks themed trail, © Pays de Gex Tourist Office
    • Map of the Mysteries of Traces, © PGA

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    • Secret des plantes theme trail, © Pays de Gex Tourist Office
    • Secret des plantes theme trail, © Pays de Gex Tourist Office
    • Map of plant secrets, © PGA

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  • Lookout trail

    • Lookout trail, © Pays de Gex Tourist Office
    • View from the lookout trail, © Pays de Gex Tourist Office
    • Lookout trail, © Pays de Gex Tourist Office
    • Lookout trail, © Pays de Gex Tourist Office
    • Lookout trail, © Pays de Gex Tourist Office

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  • Les Chênes Walk

    Level easy

    Les Chênes Walk
    Les Chênes Walk, © OTI

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  • Le Marais stroll

    Level easy

    • Stroll, © Mathias Reding
    • View of a farm and the Jura from the walk, © OTI
    • Walking trail through the fields, © OTI

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  • Walk in Thoiry: ‘en Molie’

    Level easy

    • Panorama from En Molie, © OTI
    • Rue des Marterets, © OTI
    • Rue de la crotte Garin, © OTI
    • Pine cone, © Axel Kandolo

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