Avully Castle – View of Lake Geneva loop from Thonon-les-Bains

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Avully Castle – View of Lake Geneva loop from Thonon-les-Bains

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Avully Castle – View of Lake Geneva loop from Thonon-les-Bains

03:12

50.5km

580m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 733 m for 90 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

816 m

Belvedere Park

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The terrace is beautifully situated above the city, from here you have an exceptional panoramic view over Lake Geneva and the port of Rives.
Several restaurants and bars have settled …

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1.89 km

Thonon-les-Bains

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In Thonon, there's the lower town, located at lake level with its beautiful harbor. The older upper town is well worth a visit if you're traveling by bike. The view of Lake Geneva is splendid.

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22.2 km

Cycle path in Thonon-les-Bains

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A very beautiful cycle path without direct car traffic in idyllic countryside near Lake Geneva.

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49.5 km

View of Lake Geneva

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The perfect place to take a break. It's a small park. There are benches and there is a view of the lake.

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50.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.5 km

5.89 km

4.43 km

450 m

292 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.6 km

2.65 km

315 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

11°C

7°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

August 18, 2025,Hafen von Thonon-les-Bains – Château d'Avully Runde von Thonon-les-Bains

Yesterday, I arrived at my second holiday destination on the French side of Lake Geneva and did my first tour today. I have to mention that in this area—I don't know if it's France in general—the 1.5m distance rule applies to drivers, and almost everyone adheres to it. There's no one overtaking or cutting in, very impressive. The tour was …

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