The «Guide de découverte du patrimoine transfrontalier» once again suggests a lovely walk. An itinerary that begins in Avusy whose village, and especially the Church, built in 1758, are a testament to the, at times difficult, coexistence of catholics and protestants who shared the valdo-genevan territory at the end of the 16th century. Then, a short distance from there, an even older history awaits you in Sézegnin. The village probably sheltered a gallo-roman villa and a 700 tomb burial ground dating back to the «Bas empire» (4th-6th century A.D.) before becoming, in the Middle Ages, a part of the estate of the genevan priory of Saint-Victor. Two magnificant limestone fountains constructed in a row and dating back to the end of the 19th century can still be found there today. The Lyana farm, named after the first protestant family from Tuscany to take refuge in Geneva, also merits a glance; the renaissance entryway with a sash window in particular.

Participate in all the possible encounters: starting from Habère-Poche and up to Praz-de-Lys, join in the mischievous games of the marmots and admire the evolution of the chamois. Allow yourself to be led to the sanctum of the mouflons, charming wild sheep with large curving horns that can be spotted only under special circumstances If you enjoy solving puzzles, you will also be able to retrace the tracks and trails left by these animals, accustomed to seclusion. Amazing encounters that are full of poetry.

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Dive into the history of Haute-Savoie: the Paysalp Eco-museum allows you to discover the ways of life in the olden days through several sites. Besides the reconstruction of a classroom from the 1930s, the Musée Paysan in Viuz-en-Sallaz bears witness to the ingenuity of the men and women who lived in the mountains two centuries ago.

Known for its gentle nature, its docility and resilience, and its assurance when it comes to narrow paths, the donkey is the ideal companion to explore the middle-range mountains and higher pastures. An authority of the Green Valley (la Vallée Verte), Philou is ever ready to take you for a ride as Salève is the kingdom of his two lovely colleagues Naïs and Nougatine. If you are tempted by the banks of the Menoge river, you will be able to explore them in good company as well since the Equestrian Farm of Séchemouille in Villard sur Boëge offers pony rides, another member of the horse family known for its kindness and gentle character.

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