At an altitude of 900 metres lies Plage de la Beunaz, a purpose-built leisure centre around a naturally temperate mountain lake. For your plans, visitor access is the key consideration: since 16 August 2026, the leisure centre has been closed to the public until further notice. Before visiting, check whether it is still closed.
Mountain Lake, Marsh Trail and Wetlands
Another natural highlight is the Les marais du Maravant circular trail. It is rated easy, is 5.18 kilometres long and takes 1 hour and 35 minutes. The route passes through marshes and lakes that are remnants of the last Ice Age. The distance, difficulty and duration give you specific details for planning your time; the description of the landscape also explains what defines the trail. Unlike the leisure centre by the mountain lake, this route focuses on a walk through a wetland landscape shaped by the Ice Age.
The protected status is also part of the landscape’s context: in 2008, the plateau’s wetlands were designated protected areas under the international Ramsar Convention. This adds another dimension to the natural features and their origins: the protection of the wetlands.
Churches and History
The bell tower of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais church was destroyed by fire in 1906. In July 2012, the municipality rebuilt the onion-shaped bell tower. The silvery onion dome of the Clocher remarquable is visible from most municipalities in the Gavot area and from Switzerland. The Eglise de la Conversion-de-Saint-Paul is listed as a historic monument. Thus, the town’s church-related heritage includes both a clearly dated building history and a specific protected status.
The Eglise de Saint Paul en Chablais was once part of a Benedictine priory founded around 1200. Two chapels decorated with Gothic frescoes have been preserved in the church. Together, the former priory affiliation and surviving frescoes offer different perspectives on the church’s history: the former points to its institutional past, while the latter shed light on the chapels’ decoration. Alongside the history of the tower, these provide several distinct points of historical interest.
Cheese-making at Ferme des Chalets d’Oche
During a visit to Ferme des Chalets d’Oche, visitors can see cheese being made and meet the farm animals at 9:30 a.m. The farm produces Abondance AOP, Saint Paul, Tomme, Raclette and Persillé. The visit combines an insight into the production process with the chance to meet the farm animals; the five cheese varieties give specific names to the farm’s agricultural and culinary focus. The 9:30 a.m. start time is also a clear planning point for anyone considering adding this visit to their itinerary.
The planning details differ: for the circular trail, the difficulty, distance and duration are provided, while 9:30 a.m. is the relevant time for the farm visit. The leisure centre’s closure is the key consideration, while the churches mainly offer historical points of interest. This makes it possible to weigh nature, a farm visit and cultural heritage according to your interests.
Discover more destinations: Morzine, Vallorcine, La CĂ´te-D'arbroz, Mont-Saxonnex, Entrevernes, Saint-Blaise, Bellevaux, Les Houches
For the wider travel overview: Haute-Savoie.
