Must-see visits near the campsite Les genêts in the Ain

Gex

The capital of the Pays de Gex is a dynamic town with numerous shops, shopping centres, restaurants, cinemas, etc., just a few minutes walk from the campsite.
The Gex market takes place every Saturday morning, rue des Terreaux, from 8am to 12.30pm.
Here you'll find quality local produce : fruits, vegetables, cheeses, meats and charcuterie await you on the stalls of the shopkeepers.

THE JURA MOUNTAINS

The mountains of the Ain are full of sights !
Make the most of a stay at campsite les Genêts to explore the surrounding area.
You can also visit the website of our partner, the Pays de Gex Tourist Office and its Mont Jura resort, to discover all the attractions our region has to offer.

Pays de Gex Tourist Office

THE JURA

Explore the Jura massif, famous for its mountainous landscapes, lakes and forests.
Take advantage of the hiking trails to discover the local flora and fauna.

VOLTAIRE´S CASTLE IN FERNEY-VOLTAIRE

The Voltaire’s castle in Ferney-Voltaire is the residence where the philosopher Voltaire lived.
You can visit the castle and its gardens.

THE ETOURNEL MARSH

This 200-hectare marsh is home to some remarkable flora and fauna.

GENEVA IN SWITZERLAND

Geneva is a luxurious city on the shores of Lake Geneva. Switzerland's second-largest city is home to extravagant hotels, independent boutiques and top-of-the-range jewellers, not to mention superb restaurants and excellent chocolatiers.
It's a picturesque city with a long history, where you'll find a historic city full of charm and a host of galleries and museums.

Visit the Cern

NYON IN SWITZERLAND

Historic and modern, festive and prosperous, sporting and cultural, authentic and international, Nyon has many faces and undeniable assets.
Take the boat from Nyon to Yvoire and discover a medieval village in bloom on the shores of Lake Geneva, ranked one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France.

LAUSANNE IN SWITZERLAND

Urban and seaside, between lake, mountains, vineyards and forests, Lausanne seduces with its gentle way of life. Voted the best small town in the world, it offers all the characteristics of a metropolis on a human scale: discover museums such as Plateforme 10, Lausanne's new arts district or the Collection de l'Art Brut, and relive the values of Olympism by visiting the Olympic Museum.

Divonne les Bains

Discover the lake, casino, market and town center on foot or by bike from the campsite.

Gex Departmental Fire Brigade Museum

200 years of history through the display of various materials and equipment, living testimony to the dedication and courage of our firefighters over the years.
Organized by theme, this heritage offers an initiatory journey through scientific, technical and human evolution.
It is the memory of a collective culture that must be preserved in order to understand the present and build the future.

MONTS-JURA HIKING TRAILS

Discover more than 100km of signposted trails in the Monts Jura.

• The Grande Traversée du Jura (GTJ) in the footsteps of the GR509.
• The Crêt de la Neige (highest peak in the Haut-Jura Massif, culminating at 1720m) and be rewarded with a panoramic view of the Mont Blanc massif.
• The Colomby de Gex, the 4th highest summit in the Jura.
• Le creux de l'Envers: 180° view of the Jura, 2h30 of hiking in the middle of nature.

MOUNTAIN BIKING & CYCLING

Mountain bike trails for all levels at the Col de la Faucille.
Downhill mountain biking.
Take advantage of the Lélex and Crozet cable cars and follow the 800m-high footpaths, from 900m to 1700m altitude.

Green route

Gex- Divonne, via the old railway line.

Cycle from the campsite to discover Divonne and its lake (2h round trip).

SLEDGING ON RAILS

At the Col de la Faucille, one of Europe's longest rail toboggan runs is a meeting place not to be missed by downhillers.
This dynamic run is over a kilometre long, with tight bends and slopes of up to 37% (average 12%).

GIANT ZIP LINE

The zip line links the summit of the Col de la Faucille (1323 m altitude) to the village of Mijoux (1000 m altitude).
It has 2 cables, so 2 people can descend at the same time, each on their own cable.
A great experience!

Length: 905 m; Vertical rise: 312.7 m; Slope: 37 %; Speed: 90 km/h

CLIMBING AT THE VESANCY QUARRY

The Carrière de Vesancy offers climbing routes from 4a to 7b.
The cliff is not very high (barely 10 metres), but has the advantage of being accessible without any steps.

ACCROBRANCHE JURAVENTURE

Juraventure is anature leisure park in the heart of the Haut-Jura Natural Park, at an altitude of 1323 metres.