Departing from Gex, this countryside route takes you through the picturesque village of Vesancy, to the heights of the village and back over the piedmont to Gex.
A wonderful walk for the whole family, you'll have the chance to discover the local heritage, such as the Château de Vesancy, the Gessian farms, the church of St Christophe and the chapel of Riantmont.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step: From Place Perdtemps, follow signs for Vesancy along the downhill road to the crossroads. From here, cross the road and continue straight ahead on Rue de la Forêt de Disse, which then leaves the housing estate. At "Péroset", just before the bend (and just after the stop sign), leave the main road and go straight ahead on a small tarmac road for a few metres, then take the track on the left; cross the bridge and at the next junction, turn left: direction Vesancy (signs). After about 1 km, back on the asphalt road, go straight through the village of Vesancy to the wash-houses. At a bend in the road, turn left towards "Chapelle de Rianmont" (Route de la Chapelle). After a short climb, turn right at the crossroads onto the road to "La Carrière", 740 m above sea level. On the flat, take the stony path to the left towards the chapel, through the large gate. (Take the opportunity to stop off at the Riantmont chapel), then return to the main path. A few metres further up, at the corner of the metal fence, take the grassy path and cross the mountain pasture to join a wide track... Cross the tarmac road and continue along the track. Pass a stream, then a turnstile.
More information:
Before setting off:- Find out about general and local weather conditions, making sure there's no precipitation.- Find out about the approach to the route, its height, how long it will take to reach the summit and any possible escapes (IGN map, GPS, topo-guide, etc.).- Evaluate possible risks by asking mountain professionals, refuges and gîtes.- Inform someone close to you of your objective, and contact them again in the event of any changes: departure and return times, number of participants with telephone numbers for each, vehicle(s), parking, etc.- Avoid setting off alone, and use equipment that is suitable for the activity, adjusted and in good condition: headlamp, complete first-aid kit, survival blanket, etc.In the event of a problem, call 112 (European emergency number).
Itinerary
In detail
- Distance: 10.6 km
- Markup: BALISE
- Elevation gain : 272 m
- Negative elevation gain : 272 m
- Daily duration: 180 min
- Type of route: BOUCLE
- Beaconing accuracy: Follow the yellow PR signs
- Nature of the land: Stone
- Nature of the land: Ground
- Nature of the land: Grit
- Nature of the land: Not suitable for strollers
Opening
From 01/01 to 31/12.
Subject to favorable weather.
Rates
Free access.
Facilities & services
Facilities
- Car park
- Public WC
- Charging stations for electric vehicles
Host language(s)
- French
