Hiking Trail: The Tilleul and Cup-Marked Stone Loop

Rural landscapes, views of the Chablais peaks and Lake Geneva, discovery of the historic remains of Châteauvieux.

The starting point offers a fine view of the Dent d'Oche, Mont Billat, Mont Ouzon and Lac Léman. The first few steps of this itinerary are the "wildest", crossing an overgrown section rich in flora and fauna before joining a shady path. After the descent to the hamlet of Le Creux, the path alternates between shady areas and viewpoints.

Worth seeing: the imposing cup stone, a sign that the commune was inhabited in ancient times. Other relics of Châteauvieux's past include the ancient wall surrounding the 13th-century Château Comtal, the Château de Compois, near the 13th-century Chapelle de Châteauvieux, and the famous lime tree in the old cemetery dating back to Sully's time.

After a fine panorama of Lake Geneva, the route ends in a rural landscape.

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

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1/ Féternes Stadium parking lot.
2/ Take the road downhill toward the hamlet of Le Creux. You’ll pass by the imposing cup-marked stone.
3/ Head toward Châteauvieux.
4/ You’ll then pass through Laprau.
5/ Head toward Les Thièses and continue toward La Gerbaz
6/ Follow signs for Curninge and pass through the hamlet. Head toward Féternes via the Route de Mougron toward the hamlet of Les Molliez.
7/ Return to the starting point by heading toward Féternes.