Thollon les Mémises et sa région
Thollon-les-Memises and the Lake Geneva area
Thollon-les-Memises, known as Le Balcon du Leman, is a Savoy mountain village at around 1000 m altitude with remarkable views over Lake Geneva, the Jura and the Swiss Alps. This page brings together the key points to help plan a stay between mountains, lake activities, skiing, hiking and day trips around Evian-les-Bains.
Why choose Thollon-les-Memises?
The resort stands out for its panorama, its calmer atmosphere compared with larger ski stations and its proximity to Evian-les-Bains. It is a year-round destination for mountain holidays, family stays, nature breaks and short trips that combine outdoor activities with time by the lake.
What can you do in Thollon-les-Memises?
In winter, the resort attracts visitors thanks to its human-scale ski area, friendly atmosphere and open views over the lake. In summer, Thollon becomes an ideal base for hiking, mountain biking, paragliding, scenic walks and family outings. From the village, it is easy to combine mountain activities, quiet time and excursions to Evian-les-Bains.
Skiing in Thollon-les-Memises
Thollon works especially well for families, leisure skiers and travelers who want a simpler and more relaxing mountain stay than in very large stations. The resort is part of the Magic Pass network and the Montagnes d Evian destination.
Hiking, viewpoints and summer activities
In the warmer months, the destination is attractive for hiking, panoramas across the Memises massif, routes toward the GR5 and excursions around Lake Geneva. It is a strong base for combining mountain village life, nature, restaurants and more urban outings by the lake. For more routes and ideas, visit our dedicated hiking page for Thollon-les-Memises.
Ideas for day trips around the lake
- Evian-les-Bains for the spa town, waterfront and lake life.
- Thonon-les-Bains for the promenade, Ripaille and ferries.
- Lausanne for museums, Ouchy and a Swiss-side visit.
- Montreux for the Swiss Riviera and lakeside scenery.
- Yvoire for one of the iconic medieval villages on the lake.
Choose well-located accommodation
Depending on your plans, you may prefer a rental close to the slopes, an apartment with lake views or a more family-friendly property. The best approach is to start from the activities you want to enjoy, then choose the rental that makes the stay easiest.