Alpine Panorama Trail, Stage 29/29

The last stage has two very different faces: in the morning unspoilt nature, in the afternoon purely residential. The hike along the Versoix mountain stream is a near-to nature experience and the arrival at Quai du Mont-Blanc a proud moment.

From the Bogis-Bossey bus stop, the yellow-marked hiking trail leads out of the village into open meadows and fields. The route climbs gently to its highest point at around 480 m before continuing through woodland and across further open countryside to Sauverny. Despite its length, this is an easy hike characterised by only minor differences in elevation.

After La Bâtie, the trail follows the Canal de Versoix for several kilometres. Water and woodland define this quieter middle section; not far from the route stands the Bâtie-Beauregard ruin, one of the few remains of a medieval castle in the canton of Geneva. The trail then passes through settlements and open stretches to Genthod, running directly past the Temple de Genthod, before continuing through Bellevue.

At Pregny, views open up over Lake Geneva. Towards the end, the route reaches the lakeshore and follows Geneva’s harbour into the city. After around 28 kilometres and just under seven hours, the hike ends near Genève-Cornavin railway station.