A one-and-a-half-hour nature trail, paths with indicated walking times, and a museum that explains Rumilly’s development through a variety of collections: Rumilly offers different ways to experience nature and culture. In the Bois de la Salle, paths lead to a summit and along circular trails; at the Base de loisirs du plan d’eau, recognized protected status and fishing areas come together. The town’s history is also represented by the “Notre Histoire” museum and La Grenette, a regional symbol. This lets you tailor your stay to your own interests.
Nature and Trails in Rumilly
The Base de loisirs du plan d’eau is recognized as an LPO-protected site and has measures in place to protect its fauna and flora. There are fishing platforms and areas for fishing for predatory fish such as trout, perch and pike, as well as for carp fishing. The LPO recognition gives the nature theme a concrete link to conservation; the fishing platforms also indicate a recreational use of the same site. Fishing regulations may change seasonally, and specific rules for the protected area may also change. Check the regulations in force before your visit.
There are several trails in the Bois de la Salle. An easily accessible path leads to the summit, where visitors will find benches and a beautiful panorama. A sign at the entrance gives the walking times for three circular trails. This gives you different points of reference: the summit path leads to a specific destination, while the posted times help you plan the circular trails.
The Sentier pédagogique du Cincle is a 1.5-hour nature trail in Rumilly. It passes through a variety of natural environments and also introduces the area’s history. Landscape and historical context are part of the same trail. Weather-related closures may occur; if you plan to visit the trail, check that it is open before setting out.
Local History and Regional Connections
The “Notre Histoire” museum in Rumilly features paintings, prints, sculptures, and craft and industrial objects to explain the town and its development. The permanent collections provide a lasting framework for this subject; the museum also hosts temporary exhibitions. Together, these different groups of objects offer a view of Rumilly and its development, not just a single art form.
La Grenette is considered a symbol of the agricultural wealth of the Albanais. The region is known as the “granary of Savoy.” These represent two complementary cultural perspectives: the museum explains Rumilly’s development through its collections, while La Grenette stands for the agricultural wealth of the Albanais.
The nature trails are described with different timings: the Sentier pédagogique du Cincle is a 1.5-hour trail, while walking times for three circular trails in the Bois de la Salle are posted at the entrance. This lets you gauge the time needed for the nature trail in advance and use the information provided on site to choose a circular trail.
Discover more destinations: Viuz-En-Sallaz, La Côte-D'arbroz, Margencel, Montriond, Pringy, Saint-Paul-En-Chablais, Nernier, Veigy-Foncenex
For the overview of the wider region: Haute-Savoie.
