Hiking Trail: Évian - Neuvecelle

This urban walking tour, called “La Promenade,” allows visitors to explore Évian-les-Bains and Neuvecelle, from the hills down to the riverbanks.
As a bonus, treat yourself to a trip back to the Belle Époque aboard the funicular.

During this walk, you’ll pass through Clair Matin Park and enjoy a sweeping view of Lake Geneva and its Swiss shore; there’s an orientation map on site.

You’ll discover the Maraîche Chapel, located in the town of Neuvecelle, which overlooks Lake Geneva at an elevation of 470 meters. Its setting has inspired many painters.
It has been classified as a historic monument since 1921. Built in the 12th century by peasant monks affiliated with Abondance Abbey, it is dedicated to St. Andrew, the patron saint of fishermen.

You’ll pass near the Palais Lumière in Evian-les-Bains and walk a short stretch along the GR de Pays du Littoral du Léman hiking trail, or, if you prefer, hop aboard the funicular that takes you up to the heights of Evian-les-Bains.

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0/ Departure point: funicular top station.
1/ Turn left, past the tennis courts, then right at the crossroads, past the Hotel La Verniaz. Opposite the hotel, turn left towards the riding school, then right at the next crossroads.
2/ Continue straight ahead along the "chemin de Chez Cruz" to the "parc Clair Matin" in Neuvecelle.
3/ At the orientation table, go down to the right towards "l'oratoire de Chez Duret", turn right, then "le chemin de Chez Duret" and "l'avenue Rouffin". At the next crossroads, turn right onto "Avenue du Flon". The road crosses "le torrent le Forchex" and at the next crossroads, turn left towards "la Chapelle de Maraîche". At the bottom of the chapel, cross the road to go down a path equipped with wooden steps.
4/ Continue downhill, cross the railway line and, before reaching the RD 1005, turn right along the small cogwheel path to Chemin Redallet. From here, turn left along the lakeshore towards Évian-les-Bains. At the Palais Lumière, cross the departmental road and walk along the left-hand side of this building to go back up with the GR de Pays "Littoral du Léman".
Alternative: take the funicular, whose bottom station is behind the Palais Lumière (opposite the Ramuz media library).
5/ Join "rue Nationale", go up through the "passage des bonbonnes" and at the top of the staircase turn left into "impasse des Terreaux", at the top turn right then left, then up the very steep "Nant d'Enfer" path which takes you back to the starting point.