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Off the beaten path
Walks and hikes, sites and activities to enjoy; strolls off the beaten path allow you to discover an unimagined heritage.


Discover Geneva and Carouge through Enigme Print
ImageFor a view of Geneva, Carouge and even London through different eyes, the association "Enigme" offers several rallies and itineraries. Questionnaires, vital clues consisting of pictures to identify, hidden images discovered in an envelope; any means will do to draw your attention to the unusual and interesting things found in the old city of Geneva, and in the Sardinian Town. For groups or individuals, with several itineraries that can be found on the association's site.
Informations : www.enigmes.org
Photo: MCG
 
The Amazon of Geneva: by foot or by boat Print
ImagePlunge into the virgin forest, only two steps from the center of Geneva. Take the left bank of the Bois de la Bâtie, cross the bridges of la Jonction and Butin before following the river. From there, all kinds of encounters are possible: black kite, grey heron, ibex, warthog and many other species which will make you forget the closeness of the City. Wonderful half day hikes with a recommended detour to the reserve of Moulin-de-Vert. In case of fine weather, it's also possible to do the "descente du Rhône" by boat.

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Surprise hikes to the Salève Print
ImageWhether there's wind or snow, the friends of the Salève, represented most often by David or André, take those who really want to (re)discover the Salève. Every Sunday morning throughout the year, the two voluntary guides lead hikers on a chosen route with different fitness levels and with a view which plunges down to Geneva. Spectacular hike from la Cottarerie, Pas de l'échelle "via the 13 trees" or Château de Monnetier: so many surprise routes to discover all year round.

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Genève Roule: free bicycle rental to visit the region Print
Let's bicycle !

ImageBesides Lausanne and Neuchâtel. the City of Geneva participates in the free bicycle rental scheme. The only condition: pay a security deposit and present official identification papers.

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