Thollon – Trails, summit views and Lake Geneva

Thollon combines panoramas of Lake Geneva, trails on the Mémises and seasonal activities. When planning a stay, it is worth distinguishing between experiences by their nature: some viewpoints depend on lift operations, while hiking trails depend on the weather and, in some cases, snow conditions.

Panoramas of Lake Geneva and the Jura

The Pas du Léman is at the top station of the Mémises gondola and offers a 180-degree view of Lake Geneva. The Montagne des Mémises reaches 1,674 metres; from there, the 360-degree view takes in Switzerland and the Jura. The panoramas offer different perspectives: the view from the Pas du Léman focuses on Lake Geneva, while the all-round view from the Montagne des Mémises encompasses Switzerland and the Jura. The gondola ascends 600 metres and also offers a panoramic view over Lake Geneva. Its operating schedule and conditions vary. As the Pas du Léman is at the top station, check whether the lift is operating before visiting.

Hikes to the Mémises

The Circuit pédestre de la crête des Mémises leads to the Mémises mountain chalets and then to the Pic des Mémises, offering views over Lake Geneva along the way. The Pic can be reached from Thollon-les-Mémises by gondola or via an approximately three-hour hike. This hike goes over the Col de Pertuis and along the ridge to the summit, with its exceptional panorama. This gives you both an approximate time frame for the walk and specific waypoints to help you plan.

Weather and cable car operations can affect conditions on the Circuit pédestre de la crête. Before setting out on the hike to the Pic, check the weather and snow conditions. The approximate duration is a useful guide for planning your time, but is not an exact walking time for every visit.

Migratory birds and winter activities

Le Hucel, accessible from the Thollon-les-Mémises resort, is a site for observing migratory birds, especially from March to May. The Circuit pédestre des migrations also leads from the resort to a viewpoint for watching migratory birds; information panels accompany the route. Bird movements are seasonal. These two experiences therefore offer different things: a viewing period is given for Le Hucel, while the Circuit des migrations features information panels along the route.

At the top of the gondola in the Thollon-les-Mémises ski area, there is a radar-equipped speed-measuring course, a Multi-Gliss course and a toboggan run. These facilities operate seasonally and depend on snow conditions. The Sentier multi-activités is open to walkers, snowshoers, fatbike riders and dogs; its seasonal opening dates may vary. The activities also differ in focus: one group comprises facilities by the gondola, while the other centres on a trail used by a range of visitors.

Discover hamlets and heritage

The Sentier découverte de Thollon-les-Mémises connects two viewpoints over Lake Geneva with a route through the hamlets of Thollon and their heritage. It brings together scenery and heritage along a single route; access depends on the weather. In 2026, the Ferme des Genti’ânes in Thollon-les-Mémises is offering donkey treks through natural and cultural landscapes with exceptional views.

Weather and snow conditions also matter when hiking. Check lift operations and conditions in advance if they are relevant to the experiences you have planned.

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