Large rocky overhang jutting out into the lake, with a natural reserve,
Large rocky overhang jutting out into the lake, with a surface area
of 69 hectares natural reserve, the Roc de Chère overlooks Talloires and
Menthon and offers some remarkable vistas of the lake.
The wonder of this large forested area of more than 200 hectares
doesn't stop there : the plant life is astonishing! There are
mediterrean species like the Wild Madder or the Montpellier Maple
alongside plants that prefer cool, damp conditions, such as the Rhododendron or the Spaghagnum.
There is also a typical forest wildlife (wild boar,deer, squirrels, wookpeckers, etc.) as well as wealth of amphibians, reptiles and butterflies.
To preserve this diversity, a part of the Roc de Chère has been
classed as a nature reserve since 1977 and has to respect strict and
specific rules.
Guided visits from June to September with ASTERS
The Roc de Chère is located halfway between Menthon-St-Bernard and Talloires center.
By bus 🚍
Regular Bus service Annecy – Echarvines – Talloires (“Echarvines” Bus stop is 500 meters from the Roc de Chère ) - Line 60 (timetable here)
Free Mobil'ete shuttle during high season (Informations here).
Bus Stop "Les Granges", 5 min away
By bike 🚴♀️
Close to the cycling path around the lake
By train 🚈
Annecy TGV Railway station, is 11 km away, then Bus on line N°61 (Annecy – Talloires)
By plane ✈️
Geneva (GVA) airport is 55 km. (About 45' drive on A41 highway (Autoroute))