Walks in the canton of Geneva

1. Lake Geneva Promenade

Route: Departure from the Pâquis Pier, along the lake to Geneva Beach.
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Difficulty: Easy.
Points of interest: Jet d’Eau, English Gardens, Pâquis Baths.
Restaurants: Pâquis Baths Restaurant.
Activities: Swimming, picnicking.

2. Old Town Trail

Route: Departure from Place du Bourg-de-Four, explore the narrow streets of the Old Town.
Duration: 2 hours.
Difficulty: Easy
Points of interest: St. Peter’s Cathedral, Maison Tavel, Parc des Bastions.
Restaurants: Café de la Paix.
Activities: Cultural visits, shopping.

3. La Jonction Walk

Route: Departure from La Jonction, along the Arve and Rhône rivers.
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Difficulty: Easy.
Points of interest: Confluence of the Arve and Rhône rivers, La Jonction Park.
Restaurants: La Jonction Restaurant.
Activities: Birdwatching, picnicking.

4. Baths Trail

Route: Departure from Eaux-Vives Beach, along the lake to Geneva Beach.
Duration: 1 hour.
Difficulty: Easy.
Points of interest: Eaux-Vives Beach, Jet d’eau.
Restaurants: Beach Restaurant.
Activities: Swimming, relaxing.

5. Hike in Bastions Park

Itinerary: Departure from the Old Town, visit the park.
Duration: 1 hour.
Difficulty: Easy.
Points of interest: Reformation Wall, giant chessboard.
Restaurants: Café du Parc des Bastions.
Activities: Relaxation, chess.

6. Carouge Walk

Itinerary: Departure from the Market Square in Carouge, explore the streets.
Duration: 2 hours.
Difficulty: Easy.
Points of interest: Italian architecture, artisan shops.
Restaurants: Le Flacon Restaurant.
Activities: Shopping, cultural visits.

7. La Grange Park

Directions: Departure from La Grange Park, walk through the park.
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Difficulty: Easy.
Points of interest: Rose garden, lake view.
Restaurants: La Grange Park Restaurant.
Activities: Relaxation, picnicking.

8. Hike to Mont Salève

Itinerary: Departure from the cable car station, ascent to the summit.
Duration: 2-3 hours.
Difficulty: Medium.
Points of interest: Panoramic view of Geneva and Mont Blanc.
Restaurants: Mont Salève Restaurant.
Activities: Hiking, paragliding.

9. Walk in the Parc des Eaux-Vives

Route: Departure from the Eaux-Vives beach, walk through the park.
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Difficulty: Easy.
Points of interest: Gardens, lake view.
Restaurants: Restaurant at the Parc des Eaux-Vives.
Activities: Relaxation, picnic.

10. Harbor Trail

Route: Departure from the Pâquis Pier, along the harbor.
Duration: 1 hour.
Difficulty: Easy.
Points of interest: Water jet, lakeside walks.
Restaurants: Café des Bains.
Activities: Swimming, relaxing.

11. La Bâtie Forest Trail

Route: Departure from La Bâtie, forest walk.
Duration: 2 hours.
Difficulty: Medium.
Points of interest: Nature, flora and fauna.
Restaurants: Auberge de la Bâtie.
Activities: Hiking, picnicking.

12. Hike in the Parc des Franchises

Itinerary: Departure from Geneva train station, walk through the park.
Duration: 1 hour.
Difficulty: Easy.
Points of interest: Green spaces, sculptures.
Restaurants: Café du Parc.
Activities: Relaxation, children’s games.

13. Hike in Pearl Lake Park

Route: Departure from the park, walk along the lake.
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Difficulty: Easy.
Points of interest: Gardens, lake view.
Restaurants: Park Restaurant.
Activities: Relaxation, picnic.

14. Walk along Rue du Rhône

Route: Depart from Place des Nations, heading towards Rue du Rhône.
Duration: 1 hour.
Difficulty: Easy.
Points of interest: Luxury boutiques, flower clock.
Restaurants: Café du Rhône.
Activities: Shopping, cultural visits.