Walking route: Banks of the Arve – Gaillard to Arthaz

The walking route along the banks of the Arve from Gaillard to Arthaz is 8.9 km one way, around 2 hours of walking. A 14.5 km loop is possible by taking the other bank on the return.

Yes. The path along the banks of the Arve from Gaillard to Arthaz is officially designated a mountain-bike route by Savoie Mont Blanc Tourisme and is also rideable on a hybrid bike. The ground has no major technical difficulty.

For the riverside path along the Arve, start at the free Chenevières car park in Gaillard (chemin des Chenevières). Another free car park is available at the Pont Neuf in Arthaz-Pont-Notre-Dame.

No. The walking route along the banks of the Arve from Gaillard to Arthaz is free with open access, year-round, with no booking needed.

Partially. The path along the banks of the Arve is flat and easy, but the surface varies (stabilised path, sometimes bare earth). Possible with an all-terrain stroller; a cargo bike is recommended for babies.

The path along the banks of the Arve from Gaillard to Arthaz can be walked year-round. Prefer March to November (outside floods). In summer, the shade of the woods and the river's coolness are welcome.

The path along the banks of the Arve runs through rich riparian forest: grey heron, dipper, kingfisher, coots, sometimes beavers. Pioneer plants and species typical of riverbanks.

Yes. The path along the banks of the Arve passes near the Jardin des Iris in Étrembières, the Grand Casino d'Annemasse and the confluence with the Menoge. You can extend the route towards Lake Geneva or Mont-Blanc.