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Walking itinerary : Bacounis loop

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    This route takes hikers in the footsteps of the famous Meillerie stones which were transported from Meillerie to Lausanne or Geneva on Savoy boats. The "bacounis" were the men whose profession was to load the boats.
    Departure at the pier of Meillerie.

    Departing from the Meillerie landing stage, the Bacounis loop takes you on a journey of discovery through the history of the local quarry.

    In operation since the late 16th century, this quarry employed up to 450 workers to supply stone for buildings in Geneva and Lausanne.

    The quarry closed in 1939 with the arrival of concrete and the great strikes.

    Take time to visit the Prieuré de Meillerie, founded by canons of St. Augustine. Admire the Gothic chapel and the defensive tower, now converted into a bell tower.

    Following the lake on the last stretch to Locum beach, this easy hike combines local history and lake views.

    Enjoy a dip in the lake on the way back!

    Complement home

    Hiking shoes are required. Forest paths can be muddy in wet weather. Due to steep slopes, hiking poles may be useful.

    Equipment at your disposal

    Equipment

    Picnic area
    Car park
    Parking nearby

    Service

    Pets welcome
    Restaurant

    Walking itinerary : Bacounis loop

    Débarcadère de Meillerie

    74500 Meillerie

    Telephone number 04 80 16 10 64 Website Website
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    The opening time

    Opening hours

    All year round daily.
    Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand to find out the current access conditions.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

    Localisation

    Access (by car): From Evian-les-Bains, take the D1005 towards St-Gingolph. In Meillerie, turn left onto Quai Marin Jacquier to reach the Meillerie landing stage parking lot.

    • Lakeside or by stretch of water
    • Lake view
    • Mountain view
    • Mountain location
    • Close to pleasure port
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    The Rates

    Free access.

    A Discover

    Meillerie pier

    74500 Meillerie

    04 50 76 04 30

    Meillerie

    Meillerie pier

    Locum Beach

    Plage de Locum (hamlet in the commune of Meillerie).

    Locum

    74500 Meillerie

    04 50 76 04 30

    Meillerie

    Locum Beach

    Plage de Meillerie

    Small gravel beach, unsupervised swimming.

    quai marin jacquier

    74500 Meillerie

    04 50 76 04 30

    Meillerie

    Plage de Meillerie

    Meillerie Priory
    Meillerie

    Meillerie Priory
    Marina

    114 year-round berths (mooring buoys).
    12 visitor berths (mooring buoys).

    74500 Meillerie

    04 50 76 04 30

    Meillerie

    Marina

    Bus route 10 Publier - Evian - St-Gingolph

    Eva'd line 10: cross-border bus service linking Evian-les-Bains SNCF station with Saint-Gingolph SBB station on the Swiss side.
    Publier service (summer only)
    Schedules to be checked on the Eva'd mobility network website.

    30 quai André Chevallay

    74500 Saint-Gingolph

    04 50 81 74 74

    Saint-Gingolph

    Bus route 10 Publier - Evian - St-Gingolph