View of Lake Geneva and Salève – Bois de Portes Gravel Path loop from Genthod-Bellevue

View of Lake Geneva and Salève – Bois de Portes Gravel Path loop from Genthod-Bellevue

Moderate

4.5

(4)

riders

View of Lake Geneva and Salève – Bois de Portes Gravel Path loop from Genthod-Bellevue

02:16

39.9km

220m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.17 km

View of Lake Geneva and Salève

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of Lac Lèman and Salève.

Tip by

4.70 km

Bois de Machefer

Forest

7.34 km

Douves Nature Reserve Boardwalk and Observation Huts

Highlight • Natural Monument

Open and accessible to all, the Douves nature reserve is one of the 52 nature reserves in the canton of Geneva. The fitted wooden pontoon allows you to “fly over” …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

11.4 km

Bois de Portes Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice & quiet compacted gravel section, no problem with road bike when dry weather conditions

Tip by

20.4 km

Sunflower Fields Near Léman

Highlight • Natural

Léman, not lake Geneva. Léman is the latin name. Léman means lake, hence why I simply say Léman rather than lake. Beware of dog walkers and cars on these roads that are meant to be agricultural.

Tip by

28.2 km

Bois de Portes Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

28.3 km

Straight Path in Bois des Portes

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Easy long and straight path. Even on the gravel part, you can ride it with a road bicycle. You'll cross many horses, but the road is large.

Tip by

34.0 km

Forest Path by the River

Highlight • Trail

At the entrance to the forest, the track is fun in Gravel, but things get a little complicated later, not only because of the slush due to recent storms, but …

Translated by Google •

Tip by