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Discovery Walking Trail of La Vernaz Village
Easy trail at the village of La Vernaz, in the Vallée d'Aulps: reading and drawing tables, gentle forest walk and arrival at the pink marble quarry. Perfect for a family nature outing.
At a glance
Type
Interpretive trail · Family
Access
Free · Free of charge
Duration
About 1 hr 30
Best season
Spring · summer · autumn
Town
La Vernaz
What is Discovery Walking Trail of La Vernaz Village
The Discovery Walking Trail of La Vernaz Village is an easy family walk laid out by the commune of La Vernaz, in the Vallée d'Aulps (Chablais), 15 min by car from Thonon-les-Bains. The trail starts at the town hall car park, where a welcome panel sets out the route, then follows a small tarmac road towards the hamlet of Plan de la Chaux.
Its charm lies in the reading tables and drawing tables dotted along the way: at every viewpoint or clearing, walkers can sit, learn to recognise local trees and work out their age, or take time to sketch the landscape. The trail then dives into the forest as far as the pink marble quarry of La Vernaz, a witness to the valley's geological past. It is an ideal outing for families, nature lovers, amateur sketchers and rural-heritage enthusiasts of the Chablais; the route is easy and presents no technical difficulty.
Activities
What you can do here
Practical
Practical information
Address
Start: town hall car park, 74200 La Vernaz View on map
Coordinates
46.315328° N - 6.594881° E
Difficulty
Easy · interpretive trail
Phone
Vallée d'Aulps Tourisme - +33 4 50 79 65 09
Official website
valleedaulps.com · lavernaz.fr
Opening times
Free access year-round. Tables and panels are outdoors, accessible every day.
Prices
Free
Access / Parking
Town hall car park of La Vernaz. Access from Thonon via the D 902 to Le Jotty, then D 22 to La Vernaz.
Visit duration
About 1 hr 30
Audience
Families with children, nature and drawing enthusiasts
Animals
Allowed on leash
Required equipment
Walking shoes. Sketchbook and pencil if you want to use the drawing tables.
Access
How to get there
Nearest stops
- Bioge · Cars Région Haute-Savoie · N-BAB, Y91 · 1153 m
- Cars Région Haute-Savoie · Official fares & timetables →
Transport data verified on 2026-06-15 · source transport.data.gouv.fr (Licence Etalab 2.0)
Parking
- Free · 3 m · Go →
Parking checked on 2026-06-15 · © les contributeurs d'OpenStreetMap sous licence ODbL
Winter
Winter season
Winter access window
Not specified
Winter infrastructure
Not specified
Snow panorama
Not specified
Equipment mandated
Loi Montagne II — winter tyres or chains required (1 Nov – 31 Mar)
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the Discovery Walking Trail of La Vernaz Village?
The Discovery Walking Trail of La Vernaz Village is an easy walk in the Vallée d'Aulps, dotted with reading and drawing tables, that invites you to explore nature, learn to identify trees and sketch the landscape.
Where does the La Vernaz village trail start?
The La Vernaz village walking trail starts at the town hall car park of La Vernaz, where a welcome panel sets out the route.
Is the La Vernaz trail suitable for children?
Yes. The Discovery Walking Trail of La Vernaz Village is an easy walk, ideal for a family outing: a short, easy route with observation and drawing activities that make the walk fun.
How long does the La Vernaz village trail take?
Allow around 1 hr 30 to complete the La Vernaz village walking trail round trip, taking time to sit at the reading and drawing tables.
What is at the end of the La Vernaz trail?
The La Vernaz walking trail leads to the pink marble quarry, a relic of local quarrying that tells the geological history of the Vallée d'Aulps.
Is the La Vernaz village walking trail free?
Yes. The La Vernaz village walking trail is free and open year-round, like most municipal trails in the Vallée d'Aulps.
Sources
Sources & verification
- Vallée d'Aulps Tourisme — fiche officielle
- Mairie de La Vernaz — balades et randonnées
- Altituderando — Sentier découverte de la Vernaz
Multi-source verification at publication. Information may change — confirm with the official operator before travelling.
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