The “À la découverte du Plateau des Bornes” hiking trail starts in Menthonnex-en-Bornes. Its 360-degree panorama stretches from the Salève and Jura to the Aravis, Mont Blanc and Chablais. Other highlights include a viewpoint overlooking the Salève massif, a wetland with protected species, historic oratories, and insights into farming and regional cuisine. This gives you several different themes to choose from when planning your trip: landscapes, nature, local history and Savoyard cuisine.
Hiking with far-reaching views
The “À la découverte du Plateau des Bornes” hiking trail starts in Menthonnex-en-Bornes and offers panoramic views of five named landscapes: the Salève, Jura, Aravis, Mont Blanc and Chablais. If the variety of distant views is your main consideration, this trail is an obvious choice.
La Côte offers a different, more focused viewpoint. From the Route de Chez Trosset in Menthonnex-en-Bornes, this viewpoint offers a panorama of the Salève massif. The two options therefore differ: the hiking trail opens up views across several landscapes, while La Côte focuses specifically on the Salève.
A wetland as a natural highlight
Étang de Mouille-Marin offers a different natural highlight from the panoramas. It is one of the best-known marshes in Menthonnex-en-Bornes and is home to numerous protected animal and plant species. Here, the focus is on wetlands and biodiversity, while the hiking trail and La Côte are characterized above all by their views.
Oratories and village history
The Croix des Bornes stands at the highest point in the village. Two oratories are also among the historic structures, and their names and histories are easy to distinguish. The Oratory of Saint Roch and Sainte Agathe was built in 1931 and historically attracted many pilgrims. The Oratory of the Holy Family was built in 1933 in the hamlet of Murger.
In the past, the Oratory of the Holy Family was associated with Masses, Rogation Days and prayer gatherings. The two oratories therefore also differ in their historical associations: the pilgrimage history is central to Saint Roch and Sainte Agathe, while the Oratory of the Holy Family is linked to community religious occasions.
Farm visits and Savoyard cuisine
La Ferme de Bornette offers self-guided tours of the farm and its animals. Visitors can see milking during the shop’s opening hours, and cheese tastings are also available. If you are interested in local food production, you can get a closer look at farm life, animals, milk and cheese here.
L’Auberge des Bornes has served traditional and Savoyard cuisine since 2005, with a preference for local producers. For a regional meal, it offers a different kind of culinary stop from a visit to the farm. Check the restaurant’s availability before your trip.
Harmonica lessons
Harmonica en Bornes offers harmonica lessons for children and adults. Course arrangements may change, so if lessons fit your travel plans, check what is currently available for your dates.
Choose a holiday apartment to suit your interests
If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Menthonnex-en-Bornes, first decide what you would like to focus on during your stay. For far-reaching views, the hiking trail’s broad panorama and the viewpoint focused on the Salève cater to different interests. If you are more interested in local history, you could visit the Croix des Bornes and the two oratories. Then compare the location and availability of specific holiday apartments for your travel dates.
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