Local Walks

Thollon-les-Memises to Col de Creusaz

view of Memises from Col de Creusaz

A gentle hike to L’Alpage restaurant

A relaxing walk from Thollon to Col de Creusaz across rolling ‘alpages’ gives you fresh air, picnicking possibilities, and magnificent views of Évian, Lake Geneva, and the Swiss countryside. As well as a rewarding meal or drink in L’Alpage at the end.

This hike takes you to the Alpage restaurant at the Col de Creusaz. It can be complemented with an equally gentle walk around Mont Bénand or an altogether more challenging circuit of the dramatic Mont César.

The walk to Col de Creusaz and the Mont Bénand circuit are suitable for all with the exception of pushchairs. However, the optional Mont César circuit is more demanding and includes a near-vertical climb of several metres on a ladder.

Thollon - Col de Creusaz walk

Detailed hiking map

This walk, together with Thollon and all of the surrounding area, can be seen in greater detail on the relevant IGN Map 3528ET Morzine/Massif du Chablais/Portes du Soleil. The map is widely available in local sports shops, bookshops, and supermarkets as well as online.

Other walks and hiking tips

If you enjoyed reading about this hike, you might be interested in looking at some other hikes or more general tips for walking in the mountains. I plan to add more walks or hikes in the future, so please check back in to see what’s new.