View of Lake Geneva – Shore of Lake Geneva loop from Margencel

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View of Lake Geneva – Shore of Lake Geneva loop from Margencel

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View of Lake Geneva – Shore of Lake Geneva loop from Margencel

02:37

24.8km

240m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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3.08 km

Plage des Recorts

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Les Recorts beach is one of the many small intimate beaches that line the GR all along Lake Geneva.

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8.31 km

View of Lake Geneva

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The perfect place to take a break. It's a small park. There are benches and there is a view of the lake.

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8.33 km

View of the Port of Thonon-les-Bains

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Here you discover Thonon-les-Bains from another angle. With perspective, from a height, and this offers you a superb view of the port and the lake. Indeed, the city is divided …

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8.95 km

Rives Fishermen's Village

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Former district of professional fishermen of Thonon. Besides the interesting houses, you will also find the "Château de Rives" and "La Tour des Langues".

Today, the fishing village is a …

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9.94 km

Shore of Lake Geneva

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The VR17 runs along the promenade of Thonon.

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13.7 km

Château de Ripaille

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Originally built as a castle (of which nothing remains), the Château de Ripaille has existed since the end of the 13th or the beginning of the 14th century. It was …

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15.2 km

Thonon-les-Bains

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The Thonon cable car has been connecting the city center with the shores of Lake Geneva since 1888.
Designed by engineer Auguste Alesmonières, the total length of the line is …

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