As night falls, follow your guide through Streets and lanes as you set off in search of an historic landmark of 1602 which affirmed the independence of Geneva: the Escalade. 

Who was John Calvin? What was his life like? How did he contribute to the development of Protestantism? Why did the Reformation play such an important role in Geneva's intellectual and international influence?

This tour will guide you through 150 years of history in the heart of the city, capital of the Red Cross and cradle of humanitarian action.

Women of Geneva

Through the cosmopolitan, extensive western outskirts of Geneva to the surprisingly varied river landscape of the Rhone, through the vineyards and fields of Champagne (Geneva) to Chancy, a frontier town still 700 Rhone kilometres away from the Mediterranean.

Length: 26km

Level: Easy

The cycle tour offers a kaleidoscope of contrast: from the modern Passerelle du Seujet to traditional dwellings, from spectacular river confluences to overwhelming views of the l'Aire lowlands.

Length: 11 km

Level: Easy

The route provides the opportunity to discover the many facets of Geneva, with distant views of the bastion of Mont-Salève. After the border crossing, the tour can be continued by aerial cableway up Mount Salève, with fantastic views that are famous far and wide.

Length: 11 km

Level: Easy

From the mountain village of Chamonix take the cable-car to the snow-capped mountains.

A relaxing break against the backdrop of Mont Blanc, and in the famous Medieval Village.

Discover Switzerland during the winter time and taste thousands of local specialities.

An outing to the magnificent Genevan countryside through the vineyards between the Arve river and the lake. From Hermance, you pass through the villages of Anières, Corsier, Gy, Jussy and Lullier to reach Choulex

Length: 18 km

Level: Medium

The hike from Geneva to La Plaine has some surprises in store: the natural beauty of the Rhone and the Moulin-de-Vert nature reserve as well as the charming villages of Cartigny and Avully

Length: 20 km

Level: Medium

From Coppet to Geneva. This hike leads through villages with a French ambiance to cosmopolitan Genève. Highlight and end point is the impressive St. Pierre Cathedral. One magnificent stained glass window depicts St James wearing a purple cloak trimmed with ermine

Length: 17 km

Level: Medium