How many hiking trails are listed near Thonon-les-Bains?

The directory currently includes 157 quality-checked routes near Thonon-les-Bains, covering 1.1k km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest near Thonon-les-Bains?

Via Francigena - 03 part Switzerland currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Alpine Panorama Trail and 43-Alpine Passes Trail before choosing.

When should you hike near Thonon-les-Bains?

May to October is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy near Thonon-les-Bains?

60 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

How is “near Thonon-les-Bains” defined?

Routes on this page are linked within a 40 km radius of the city. Distances are geographic straight-line measurements, not driving times; open each route to plan the actual journey.

What is the closest hike to Thonon-les-Bains?

Alpine Panorama Trail is the nearest mapped route, about 13.2 km from the city centre.

Bourgogne – Franche-Comté, France

Hiking trails near Thonon-les-Bains

157 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped within 40 km of Thonon-les-Bains, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté, France. Together their route lines cover 1.1k km. The average route is 6.9 km with 220 m (722 ft) of recorded ascent.

157
Trails: 40 km
Search radius: 60
Easy routes: 13.2 km
Closest

The directory difficulty mix is 60 easy (38%), 73 moderate (46%) and 24 hard or expert (16%). 5 routes (3%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are forest (48), mountain (16), alpine meadow (11), panoramic viewpoint (7). The highest recorded point in this set is 2,509 m (8,232 ft). The place-level planning field lists may to october as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Via Francigena - 03 part Switzerland, Alpine Panorama Trail, 43-Alpine Passes Trail currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

Choose by the details

How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

13.6 km

Via Alpina

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

382 m

Alpine Panorama Trail

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Via Francigena - 03 part Switzerland	207 km	3,717 m	54 hr	Point to point
Alpine Panorama Trail	19.4 km	536 m	4 hr 59 min	Point to point
43-Alpine Passes Trail	13.9 km	608 m	3 hr 49 min	Point to point
40-Alpine Passes Trail	21.0 km	1,027 m	6 hr 5 min	Point to point
Via Alpina	13.6 km	1,758 m	5 hr 28 min	Point to point
Alpine Panorama Trail	29.8 km	382 m	7 hr 13 min	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.