Lugrin

Lugrin offers several ways to plan your stay: a protected area, hiking, activities on the water and historic buildings. When looking for a hotel in Lugrin, your interests can shape your stay. Consider whether you are most interested in nature, hiking, water sports or cultural heritage. Specific places and activities bring these interests to life.

Nature and scenery in Lugrin

La Gryère is a 2.37-hectare publicly accessible nature reserve in Lugrin. Its shores are a temporary refuge for common bird species found along the shores of Lake Geneva. The reserve therefore combines a clearly defined area with a special role as a temporary haven for birds. If you would like to include scenery and nature in your travel plans, La Gryère is a specific place to start.

Hiking: circular route and viewpoint

The Boucle panoramique - Lugrin is a six-kilometre circular hiking route. It starts in the hamlet of Chez Les Servoz and follows the GR du littoral du Léman to the Rosay viewpoint at an altitude of 712 metres. The 712 metres refer to the viewpoint. The route is marked with PDIPR signs: the signs are beige with green lettering. As route information can change, it is advisable to check it before setting out.

Another named hike, Hike in Lugrin, through its hamlets, starts at the car park in front of the Vieille Eglise. The circular route starts in the hamlet of Chez Les Servoz, while the other hike starts at the car park in front of the Vieille Eglise.

Water and activities

The Plage des Chauffours in Lugrin is a beach and swimming area for water sports. Another option is the activity Fishing trip by boat on Lake Geneva: it includes half-day and full-day boat trips for line fishing for up to five people, or trolling for up to two people. Participants can take their catch of the day with them. The options can thus be distinguished by duration, fishing method and group size.

The starting point for this fishing activity is Port Martin, 1 route nationale, 74500 Lugrin. Lugrin also offers opportunities for paragliding and mountain biking. Together, these provide a range of activity options, without requiring the same kind of outing.

Buildings and cultural history

The Maison Forte de Chatillon, also known as Château Gaillet, was built in 1341. Architectural features of the Château d’Allaman, also known as Château d’Alamand, include a rectangular medieval tower and a medieval spiral staircase. These two names offer different starting points for including Lugrin’s historic buildings in your travel plans.

The Vieille église de Lugrin is the former medieval parish church. Its Gothic remains include vaults and wall paintings. On Thursdays in July and August, it hosts cultural evenings featuring local artists. Check the dates for the relevant year before visiting.

The parish church of Saint-Pierre de Lugrin and the Chapelle de Laprau also both date in some way to 1847, but in different ways: the church is from the mid-19th century and was consecrated in 1847; the chapel was built in 1847 and is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception. Here, the year marks a consecration in one case and the construction of the chapel in the other.

Discover more destinations: Vétraz-Monthoux, Anthy-Sur-Léman, La Baume, Alex, Saint-Cergues, Passy, Rumilly, Douvaine.

For the overview of the wider region: Haute-Savoie.