Hiking Trail: Around Saint-Paul

The Saint Paul loop and its lakes is an accessible walk that allows you to discover the surroundings of the village of Saint Paul en Chablais and the preserved wetlands that surround it.
Easy hike.

Located in the heart of the UNESCO Geopark of the Chablais, this hike is ideal for an easy discovery of the territory, without physical difficulty.

Starting from the village of St Paul, you will first walk towards the Lac Noir and the Lac de la Beunaz, both classified as natural areas.

It is possible to fish in the Lac Noir and to swim in the Lac de la Beunaz. The latter has a beach with many facilities, inflatable modules, a water climbing wall, a bar restaurant: ideal for enjoying a hot summer day.

Then return to St Paul en Chablais along the rural paths, where you can see Lake Geneva in the distance.

Departmental signage known as P.D.I.P.R. on a beige metal sign with green lettering.

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1/ Start from the Saint-Paul-en-Chablais town hall parking lot.
2/ Follow the road towards the soccer stadium. At the crossroads with a small road signposted "Coppy", turn left and follow the road to its terminus. You will then come to a small stable and fields overlooking the lake. Follow the path until you catch up with the road and follow the signs for "Les Bossons".
3/ Arriving at "Les Bossons", cross the road and follow signs for "Chez Praubert". At the top of the road, follow signs for "Chez Gaillet". At the hamlet, cross the road and follow signs for "Lac Noir".
4/ At "Lac Noir", continue towards "Lac de la Beunaz", then follow "Saint-Paul par chez Bouchex". From here, follow the signs for "Saint-Paul-en-Chablais" to reach your starting point. You will pass the following signposts: "Chapelle de la Beunaz", "Le Champs du Bois", "Chez Bochet", "Chez Bouchex" and "Pöese".