Bernex

Bernex

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TownBernexSaint-Paul-en-Chablais at 4.6 km (7 min)
Insee code74033Vinzier at 5.2 km (7 min)
Postcode74500Chevenoz at 5.9 km (8 min)
Latitude46.3607520Neuvecelle at 7.4 km (12 min)
Longitude6.6754330Vacheresse at 8.9 km (12 min)
AltitudeFrom 955 to 2222 metersLarringes at 9.1 km (11 min)
Surface8.76 km²Maxilly-sur-Léman at 9.2 km (16 min)
Population1178 inhabitantsFéternes at 9.9 km (12 min)
Density131 inhabitants/km²Évian-les-Bains at 10.2 km (19 min)
Chief townAnnecy (at 96 km, 92 min)Lugrin at 11.8 km (20 min)
DepartmentHaute-SavoieChampanges at 11.9 km (16 min)
RegionRhône-AlpesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Station winter and summer, Bernex is 10 minutes from Evian and beaches of Lake Leman, 14 km from Chatel Avoriaz, along the Swiss border, 45 minutes from Geneva. The town is located in the center of a circle of mountains, the valley is wide and very sunny. The habitat is traditional: only stone houses or cottages.

Bernex is dominated by the Dent d'Oche: beautiful hiking can be done without difficulty, with shelter at the top. From there a panoramic view of Switzerland, Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc and the Jura mountains. Panorama also on Mount Caesar, this mountain in front of his name to the Roman emperor Julius Caesar that there is a bivouac.

Originally the village and the region previously Châtel were populated by the "Burgundian", a tribe from Germany and Poland.

Gastronomic specialties: cheese Abondance AOC (possibility of manufacturing in the hills). You can also enjoy raclette, tartiflette the reblochonnade the crust Savoy, the Burgdorf, grolle ...


SIGHTSEEING
  • Beautiful Romanesque church
  • Many old chapels
  • Activities: Alpine skiing - Cross country skiing - Snowshoeing - Dogsledding - Hiking - Horseback riding - Archery - Tennis - Playground for children free - Ski School
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Bernex
Leisure centresSki Resort Bernex

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Market typical Wednesday evening in July and August.
  • Feast of the Dent d'Oche, in August. Old business, entertainment ...
  • Flea: 3rd Sunday in August.
  • The Ascent Impossible: Every year in June for fans of motocross.
  • Day Démontagnée: in October, when the herds down from the mountain pastures to reach the barn for winter.
  • Raids torchlight during the holidays of the year

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Swimming in the lake temperate Beunaz, 1 km.
  • Swimming in Lake Geneva.
  • Yvoire, medieval village on the shores of Lake Geneva (shops, craftsmen ...)
  • Nernier village of painters, beside Yvoire.
  • Novel, village perched on the heights of Saint-Gingolph.
  • Towards Abundance, Vacheresse to follow to the left of the RD "Bise" or "Ubin" typical alpine meadows and right of RD follow Forclaz, scenic route with views of Lake Geneva, going to the lake and Jotty Gorges du Pont du Diable.
  • Evian Cures - Golf - Mini Golf - Swimming - Diving - Boating - Sailing.
  • Rafting - Via ferrata.
  • Switzerland is near beautiful walks to Gruyere, nice walk to the lake of Tanay, near Vouvry.
PHOTOS
The valley in winter Bernex
 
View Mont Blanc from Bernex
Dogsledding in Bernex
 
Wide trails for downhill skiing
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WEATHER
Sunday 3 June
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Min. 17°C - Max. 31°C
Monday 4 June
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Min. 11°C - Max. 25°C
Tuesday 5 June
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Min. 12°C - Max. 20°C
RESTAURANTS 
Bon-sejour
Thollon-les-Mémises
Cuisine and generous local products. Sea fish and the lake.
Located 4.4 km from BernexFrom 15 € to 30 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
L'Odyssée Montagnarde    
8.3
Thollon-les-Mémises
Guest rooms for 36 people (13 rooms) located in Thollon Mémises with a breathtaking panorama of Lake Geneva.
Located 5.4 km from Bernex38 € the double room 
Le Clos Gemme Plus (Évian)    
10
Neuvecelle
The Clos Gemme Plus is a modern and discrete charmous property, with a prestigious decoration. This one join subtlety a colored and harmonious modernism with an ancient and rich art...
Located 6.6 km from BernexFrom 145 € to 178 € the double room 
Le bois des louison    
9.9
Seytroux
In an atmosphere of calm and comfort, delightful home in the heart of an authentic mountain village. Le Bois des Louison welcomes you to discover a magnificent region comes from the...
Located 13.3 km from Bernex70 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Bernex
Bernex
The original stone-built farmhouse dates from the 19th century and was extended in the 1930's by its Savoyard peasant owners. Two thirds of the property were stables and pigsties. The...
Located in BernexFrom 700 € to 1300 € per week 
Chalet Eden
Bernex
Cosy, free standing chalet in ski resort Bernex. Ski lift at 350 meters from chalet. Altitude 1000 to 2000 meters, 50 km of ski slopes. The Porte du Soleil, the largest ski area in...
Located in BernexFrom 750 € to 1150 € per week 
Lac et montagne : le 'Balcon du Léman'
Thollon-les-Mémises
- Thollon les Memises, 2 * listed site: 'The most beautiful observatory on Lake Geneva' by the Michelin Guide [Le Balcon du Léman] - The Snow Flower residence is in a quiet impasse,...
Located 4.2 km from BernexFrom 200 € to 400 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping pre bandaz   
9.7
Saint-Paul-en-Chablais
Located in Haute Savoie, just above Lake Geneva, the Camping du Pré Bandaz offers you quiet and a charming stay. Burquier family will be happy to accommodate you with ease.
Located 4.6 km from Bernex11.40 € per day 
Camping de Saint Disdille    
9.6
Thonon-les-Bains
Camping Saint Disdille, Camping Quality, welcomes you from April to September, at Thonon-les-Bains on Lake Geneva in a green and wooded site. Come and enjoy the mountains, swimming...
Located 13.8 km from BernexFrom 15 € to 23 € per day 
Camping du chatelet    
8
Sciez
Three stars campsite situated in Haute-Savoie (France), on the shores of Lake Geneva, 300 meters from the beach and the marina of Sciez-sur-Léman, in a quiet and green place. Pitches...
Located 21 km from BernexFrom 12.50 € to 16.50 € per day 

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HOTELS
Le Bois Joli     
8.1
Évian-les-Bains
The hotel Le Bois Joli features charming accommodation and welcomes you all year round between lakes and mountains in Evian Les Bains. The charming guestrooms are comfortable with a...
Located 1.3 km from BernexRoom from 62 €
Logis Le Cro-Bidou     
8.4
Saint-Paul-en-Chablais
Located near the banks of Lake Beunaz, surrounded by the Chablais Mountains, this friendly and peaceful hotel with a restaurant offers comfortable rooms boasting a private balcony and...
Located 1.3 km from BernexRoom from 60 €
La Forestière 
Saint-Paul-en-Chablais
Set on 2 hectares of land, this guest house is just 8 km from Evian-les-Bains and 7 km from Thollon-les-Mémises Ski Resort. You can relax by one of the two swimming pools or read the...
Located 3.1 km from BernexRoom from 110 €

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Park & Suites Village Evian-Lugrin
The Park & Suites Village Evian-Lugrin is located on the southern side of Lake Geneva, opposite the Swiss border. Rooms have...
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