Hike the vineyards
Description
Nice hike that lead you through very differents environments : from vineyards located on the edge of Dranse river to dry forests on sunny sides or orchards and pastures.
Departure : next to "Larry" area, Marin.
From September 2022 to July 2024: modification of the route at the start:
Starting point: Car park near the Dranse bridge.
Take the bridge over the avenue de Thonon in the direction of the chemin des chapelles.
The itinerary follows the western slope of the hillside, untouched by any tarmac road, and skirts the Dranse through a deciduous forest to end at the "Vignes de Pont", the name of the hamlet dating back to the Middle Ages, which was swept away several times by floods before being rebuilt a few kilometres further on to become Marin.
The loop of the vineyards is astonishing because of the succession of very contrasting landscapes that one crosses: vineyards and orchards, forest with varied species, fields and crops. Located at the gates of Thonon, but yet so wild and isolated, you can see your concerns fly away like blackbirds under the pines.
Please respect the vineyards and orchards.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Vineyard Delalex - la Grappe Dorée
Family winegrowing business of 9 hectares located in Marin. We produce mainly a dry and fruity white wine from the Chasselas grape variety. But also, production of red, rosé and crémant de Savoie wines as well as grape juice.
Cellar Pariat Stéphane
Individual and group visits available everyday (please book). Learn about work in the vineyards and wine making techniques. You can buy Marin wine on site.
Cellar "Chapelles Fabrice Pariat"
Individual and group visits available everyday (please book). Learn about work in the vineyards and wine making techniques. You can buy Marin wine and fruit juice on site.
Additional information
Reception conditions for animals
Pets allowed on a lead only.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme Leman Mountains Explore - 24/06/2024
leman-mountains-explore.com
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Tips
Go on a breezy day, it doesn't blow on the way.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
0/ Departure : Parking du Larry
1/ From the " Parking du Larry " follow the direction of " Moulin du Maravant ".
2/ Once you reach the "Larry" post, continue in the direction of "Moulin du Maravant par Vigne de Pont", you will pass by "Vigne de Pont" and "Bois de Pin
3/ When you arrive at " Moulins du Maravant " take the direction " Parking du Larry par Grésin ".
4/ From "Grésin" always follow the direction "parking du Larry". You will pass by the posts "Cutlaz" and "Fontanex" before finding your starting point.
Open period
All year round.
Accessible outside the snowy period and depending on the weather conditions. Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand to find out the current access conditions.
Contact
Phone : 04 50 75 04 26
Email : info@evian-tourisme.com
Website : www.evian-tourisme.com
