Hiking Trail: Migration Loop

Easy
1h15min
3.5km
Round trip
+90m
-90m
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Description

This walk takes you to the Hucel, a site for observing migratory birds from March to May and a viewpoint over Lake Geneva.
Didactic panels on the path.

From the centre of the resort of Thollon-les-Mémises, you will reach the viewpoint "Le Hucel" which is a site for observing migratory birds from March to May, as many birds (black storks, buzzards, black kites, red kites,...) go to their breeding sites in Northern and Eastern Europe by passing over Le Hucel.
Information panels will help you discover this site and the birds.

Marking

Departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. on ​​beige metal panel and green writing.

Map references

  • Map and Guide: 65 Walks and Hikes in the Evian Region and the Abondance Valley
  • TOP 25 IGN No. 3528: Morzine, the Chablais Massif, and Les Portes du Soleil

Amenities

Guided steps

0/ "Place de la station" parking lot.
1/ Turn left into "Chemin de la parare" at the end of the parking lot. Then take the gravel path.
2/ Continue along the "impasse de la Buissonnière".
3/ At the "route de Leucy" intersection, turn left, then follow the signs for "Le Hucel" by turning right.
4/ A path leads you to "Le Hucel".
5/ Return the same way.

Sustainable Tourism

To help protect agricultural practices, natural areas, and wildlife, please keep your dogs on a leash and pick up after them. Please keep and sort your trash, stay on the trails, and close any gates behind you.

Address
Place de la station, 74500, Thollon-les-Mémises
Opening
From 01/04 to 30/11 daily. Check with the tourist offices in advance to find out the current access conditions.

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Address
Place de la station, 74500, Thollon-les-Mémises
Opening
From 01/04 to 30/11 daily. Check with the tourist offices in advance to find out the current access conditions.