Promenade du Lac Léman

On a tour of Geneva, you soon realize that the vibrant metropolis also offers wonderful locations in natural surroundings. Combined with the urban background, the attractive promenade alongside the lake, is the ideal place to take a stroll.

At around 380 m, the highest point is right at the start at Gare Cornavin. From there, the city walk through Geneva takes just under 45 minutes. After only a few minutes, the route passes Holy Trinity Church. This Anglican church on Rue du Mont-Blanc holds its services in English. Shortly afterwards, the route reaches Lake Geneva, and the surroundings between the city and the lake become noticeably more open. The lake, which is of glacial origin, lies in both Switzerland and France; it is the largest lake by surface area in the Alps and Pre-Alps.

With almost no elevation change, the route follows a broad path along the lake. Restaurant Les Pierres du Niton lies directly on the route, while further on, Fontaine du Port Noir provides drinking water right beside the path. Between the buildings, open spaces repeatedly offer access to the waterfront. After around three kilometres, the walk ends at Genève-Plage. From there, it is only a few steps to the bus stop of the same name.