The 2.37-hectare La Gryère protected area, the six-kilometre Boucle panoramique – Lugrin hiking route and several cultural sites give Lugrin a range of ways to explore nature, hiking and history. If you are looking for a hotel in Lugrin, first plan your trip around whether nature, hiking, water or cultural heritage should shape your stay.
Nature and Water in Lugrin
La Gryère is a protected area in Lugrin and is open to the public. Its shores offer temporary refuge to common bird species found along Lake Geneva. Plage des Chauffours is a beach and swimming area for water sports. This means there are two distinct ways to enjoy the water: La Gryère as a protected area that is temporarily important to lakeshore bird species, and Chauffours as a beach and swimming area.
Another water activity is Sortie pĂŞche en bateau sur le LĂ©man, a boat trip on Lake Geneva. It offers half-day and full-day fishing trips, with line fishing for up to five people or trolling for up to two people. This lets you first choose the right time slot, then consider the group size based on the type of fishing. Participants can take home their catch of the day. The departure point is Port Martin, 1 route nationale, 74500 Lugrin.
Hiking and Other Activities
The Boucle panoramique - Lugrin is a 6-kilometre circular hiking route. It starts in the hamlet of Chez Les Servoz and follows the GR du littoral du LĂ©man to the Rosay viewpoint at an altitude of 712 metres. Beige signs with green lettering mark the PDIPR trail route. The distance, circular route, starting point and destination give you specific details for planning this hike.
A second hike, Hike in Lugrin, through its hamlets, starts at the car park in front of the Vieille Eglise. The two options therefore differ right from their named starting points; the Boucle is more specifically described as a circular route of a set distance, with a viewpoint as its destination. Lugrin also offers opportunities for paragliding and mountain biking.
Cultural Sites and Architectural History
The Maison Forte de Chatillon, also called Château Gaillet, was built in 1341. The Château d’Allaman, also called Château d’Alamand, includes a medieval rectangular tower and a medieval spiral staircase. The two buildings offer different specific ways to explore Lugrin’s cultural heritage: the Maison Forte through its construction date, and the Château d’Allaman through its described medieval architectural features.
The Chapelle de Laprau is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception and was built in 1847. The Vieille église de Lugrin is the former medieval parish church; its Gothic remains include vaults and wall paintings. The parish church of Saint-Pierre de Lugrin dates from the mid-19th century and was consecrated in 1847. Thus, the year 1847 refers to the chapel’s construction date and Saint-Pierre’s consecration year.
The Vieille Ă©glise hosts cultural evenings featuring local artists on Thursdays in July and August. Check the schedule for the relevant year before visiting.
Discover more destinations: Vallorcine, Les Praz-De-Chamonix, Chens-sur-Léman, Sixt-Fer-À-Cheval, Les Clefs, Thénésol, Saint-Martin-Bellevue, Collonges-sous-Salève.
For the regional travel overview: Haute-Savoie.
