The 15 Most Beautiful Hikes Around Lake Geneva
Rochers-de-Naye
This iconic hike above Montreux leads to one of the most breathtaking viewpoints over Lake Geneva. From the Rochers-de-Naye station, you can admire the lake, the Dents-du-Midi, and Mont Blanc. The ascent is accessible by train or on foot for a full alpine experience.
Moléson (Gruyères)
Moléson is an essential hike in the Fribourg Prealps. Its summit offers a spectacular view of Lake Geneva, the Jura Mountains, and the Bernese Alps. The trail from Plan-Francey combines pastures, panoramic views, and local gastronomy.
Dent d’Oche (Bernex)
A true classic of the Chablais, this alpine hike leads to the summit of Dent d’Oche at 2,221 meters. The route is challenging but magnificent, offering an unobstructed view over Lake Geneva and the French Alps. A refuge and ibex add to the summit experience.
Mémises (Thollon-les-Mémises)
Accessible from the resort of Thollon-les-Mémises, this panoramic hike winds along the ridge overlooking Évian. The easy path leads to the Pic des Mémises, perfect for admiring Lake Geneva at sunset.
GR Balcon du Léman
This long hiking route crosses the French Chablais between Saint-Gingolph and Boëge. Over several stages, it multiplies spectacular viewpoints on the lake while passing through forests, pastures, and typical Savoyard villages.
Dent de Jaman
From Les Avants or the Jaman Pass, the hike to Dent de Jaman captivates with its contrast between greenery and limestone rocks. A short final passage leads to an airy summit overlooking Montreux and Lake Geneva.
Les Pléiades (Blonay)
This gentle, family-friendly hike, blooming with flowers in spring, leads to a magical panorama over Lake Geneva. Easily accessible by train or on foot, Les Pléiades are known for their field of narcissus flowers and open view over the Vaud Riviera.
Monts de Corsier
Above Vevey, the Monts de Corsier hike traverses alpine meadows and forests, connecting several picturesque hamlets. On clear days, the panorama extends from the Jura to Mont Blanc, offering a typically Swiss immersion.
Signal de Bougy
Between Lausanne and Rolle, Signal de Bougy offers a family hike with a dominant view over Lake Geneva. Easily accessible, the site combines natural trails, picnic areas, and a panorama on the alpine chain.
Tour du Grammont
On the Valais side, the Tour du Grammont hike offers wild landscapes above Saint-Gingolph. From the summit, the lake reveals its full grandeur, accompanied by an impressive and preserved alpine setting.
Mont-Pèlerin (Chardonne)
The Mont-Pèlerin hike, above the Lavaux vineyards, combines nature and heritage. The trail, dotted with viewpoints and belvederes, allows discovery of the Tour Plein Ciel and contemplation of Lake Geneva from the Vaud Riviera.
Col de Jaman
The Jaman Pass is a pleasant hike connecting Montreux to Dent-de-Jaman or Rochers-de-Naye. Surrounded by pastures and alpine chalets, this passage offers a typical Prealps setting with a superb balcony over Lake Geneva.
La Boucle de Pététoz
Starting from Bellevaux/Lajoux, this 11 km round trip excursion takes you to the Lake Pététoz, passing through valleys and alpine meadows. This hike is classified as difficult, with a cumulative positive elevation gain of 1,179 m and descent of -1,174 m.
“Fairy Secrets”
This family-friendly hike features four trails marked with clues and puzzles that invite walkers to discover and respect nature. Starting from the Moises Leisure Center parking lot in Habère-Poche, in the heart of a carved wooden fairy circle, each route takes 1 to 1.5 hours with an elevation gain of 150 m.
Lake Geneva Shores from Lausanne-Ouchy to Morges
This 13 km itinerary in French-speaking Switzerland starts at the Lausanne Ouchy metro station and ends at Morges train station. With an uphill elevation of 28 m and downhill of 24 m, it is an easy walk along the lake, dotted with places to relax or eat.