With its thematic gardens, the Neuvecelle park covers 5 ha. It is listed as a remarkable natural area. The park's mascot, the heron, lives on the edge of the park's ponds. This walk gives you the opportunity to discover the Royal, Ermitage and La Verniaz hotels, the Grange au lac theatre, the main venue for the 2003 G8 summit. The funicular, dating from 1905, goes to the centre of Evian (free, open from May to September). Another point of interest is the chapel of Maraiche, built in the 12th century by monks. Its bell tower, as well as a painting, a chasuble and a silver chalice have been listed since 1924.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1/Take the avenue du Léman on 150 m, then the road to Chez Constantin and go along the hotel Royal. At the crossing, take the avenue du Mélèze which passes in front of the Grange au Lac. At the funicular, follow the Nant d'Enfer path which crosses 4 small roads, runs alongside a stream to arrive on the route de la Corniche (D 21). Cross it and walk up for 150 m. Turn left, impasse du Tir au Pigeons, leading to the forest. After new constructions, cross the field and go to the left. 2/A rather wide forest track on the edge of the wood goes towards the park. It crosses the avenue of Forchex, continues up to a brook to cross. The path crosses the wood, becomes a track again, and joins the road to Valère. Cross the road and take a path on the opposite side for 150 m. You will reach a road with a carriageway. Turn to the right towards the Parc de Neuvecelle. 3/The Park : Near the car park, a sign proposes 3 circuits. You will discover the ponds, a cave used as a shelter to observe the birds of the reed bed and a fitness trail.) Tables and benches allow for a picnic break in complete peace. 4/ From the car park, go back along the property "la Châtaigneraie". After the gate, a path goes to the right and passes between some houses. You will find a tarred road, Chemin du Chatelard, then the avenue of Montigny which you take on the left to join Verlagny and the town hall. Go down to the stop sign and cross the D21, walk a few metres on Avenue de Maraiche and turn left onto Avenue du Flon. Continue up to the starting point. 5/A little more : The avenue de Maraiche can lead, before the return, to the chapel of Maraiche.
Ouverture
All year round.
Subject to favorable weather.
Tarifs
Free of charge.
Contact et accès Place de l'église de Neuvecelle 74500 Neuvecelle Haute-Savoie (74)
