Hiking Trail: Around Mont Bénand from the La Beunaz Chapel

A family-friendly and slightly sporty walk through pastures and villages. Enjoy the beautiful views of the Mémises, Mont César and the Dent d'Oche, as well as Lake Geneva.

This nature trail lets you explore the natural and cultural treasures of Mount Benand.
A series of magnificent viewpoints offer views of Lake Geneva, the Jura Mountains, the Mémises, the Bernex Valley with its peaks (the Dent d’Oche, Mont César, the Pic de Boré, Pelluaz, and Chesnay), and the Gavot Plateau. Designated a UNESCO Geopark, informational signs help you discover all the area’s treasures. You’ll see the Croix du Bénand and, via a short detour, the barns of Mont Bénand, which bear witness to the past and to life in the alpine pastures of yesteryear.

Departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. on ​​beige metal panel and green writing.

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0/ Start at the Chapel of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows.
1/ Walk down the road to the intersection and follow the signs for “Les Faverges.” Then walk through the hamlet, heading uphill toward Bernex. You’ll pass a pizzeria. Continue on your way; after the house, take the path on the left.
2/ This path takes you through the fields until you reach the entrance to the village of Bernex. Walk down to the roundabout, then turn left uphill. Take the road that goes up to the left, past the school. Continue along the road until you reach the edge of a field. Follow the path that climbs through the field to reach Bénand.
3/ At the small intersection, take the road that climbs straight ahead (Impasse du vieux village) and turn right after the second house. Continue along the small road until you reach a private driveway. Take the path on your left. Continue across the field until you reach another road.
4/ Take the small road directly in front of you and head uphill. You’ll pass by the Creusaz Chapel. Continue climbing until you reach the end of the road and a farm. Follow the path through the alpine pastures. Ignore any forks in the road. When you reach the Bénand cross, take the path on the right. Continue along the path until you enter the woods. As you exit the forest, ignore the intersection and continue on the path straight ahead. You’ll arrive at a small farm.
You can take a break at the cross, where you can admire the magnificent view.
5/ At the bend, take the path on the right and continue downhill through the woods. You’ll come out onto a small road and see some houses. Continue downhill to the intersection. Keep going downhill on “Route de la plage.” At the stop sign, turn left. Follow the road for 500 meters, and you’ll reach your starting point.