Sunday 18th October
From Genolier we walk up to Arzier, passing through the medieval ruins of Oujon where we visit the remains of the monastery of Notre-Dame d’Oujon. Founded in 1146, it was the first Swiss Carthusian monastery. It was suppressed after 400 years in 1537 during the Reformation. We continue to St-Cergue, where we will have a fondue at a cafe terrace.
Meeting point:
Gare de Cornavin: 10h50 the platform 4
Train leaves at 11h00
Walking time & difficulty: about 3 hours; elevation gain 600 m, loss 100 m; alt. max. 1125, distance 12.4 km, no special difficulties.
Fondue option: 15:30
Probable return time:
St-Cergue dep. 17:00; Geneva arr. 18:00 (there is a train every hour)
Cost:
Fee: 10 CHF
Train tickets:
Half-price Geneva/Genolier – 5.-CHF and St Cergue /Geneva – 10.10 CHF
Full-price Geneva/Genolier – 14.20CHF and St Cergue /Geneva – 20.10CHF
If you buy in advance you guarantee these costs.
optional:
Fondue + drinks: ~38.- CHF at a café terrace
Let me know by Thursday 15th October if you want to have fondue in order to book the restaurant.
Equipment: Good hiking shoes, rain gear, sunscreen, warm clothes, poles and crampons (optional),
Please bring at least 2 liters of water and a picnic for those not having a fondue.
We may not accept your participation if you are not appropriately equipped (hiking boots and outerwear) for this outing
Check your inbox the day before: by 4 pm, I will send a message to update you on the logistics and on weather conditions. Please note that if covid-related regulations are tightened we may alter or cancel the event.
Disclaimer:
By registering, you confirm that you are fit for this level of hiking and that you carry insurance against accidents. Check with your employer to see if you are properly insured. The hike leader disclaims any and all liability for accidents related to this hike.
