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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!
Discover the full list of walks!
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Circuit of the fountains
Level easy
Circuit of the fountains, © Inactive account See the route
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Course of the Corbière
Level easy
Course of the Corbière, © @mairie de Thoiry See the route
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Mijoux from the Artis trail, ©jthevenard -
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Starting sign for the Ornex orienteering course, © S. Thomas/Office de Tourisme du Pays de Gex -
Map of the Ornex heritage trail, Pays de Gex, © S. Thomas/Office de Tourisme du Pays de Gex -
How the Ornex orientation course works, © S. Thomas/Office de Tourisme du Pays de Gex
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Walking : The Lynx trail
Level easy
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Walking : The Lynx trail_Crozet, © ®NATHADREAD PICTURES -
beaconing, © AMBarbe
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The Etournel Marsh
Level easy
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Marais de l'Etournel with your family, © Duran/Office de Tourisme du Pays de Gex -
Overview of the L'Ecluse parade, © Département de l'Ain/M.Leorier -
Observation balcony, © Département de l'Ain / M. Léorier -
L'Etournel and its ponds embracing the Rhône upstream of the Ecluse defile, © Département de l'Ain / S.Tournier -
Signage, © Département de l'Ain / M. Léorier
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Themed trail : A historical tour of Gex
Level easy
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Fountain, ©julieSidorko -
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Fountain, ©julieSidorko
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Themed trails: Marais des Bidonnes
Level easy
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Le Marais des bidonnes, ©AMbarbe -
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