Gaillard is a municipality situated in the Haute-Savoie region of France, bordering Switzerland. Its landscape is characterized by the confluence of the Arve and Foron rivers, which are bordered by riparian forests such as the Bois de Vernaz. The area is set against the backdrop of Mont Salève, offering varied terrain that supports several sports like hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
Gaillard offers a range of outdoor activities for various interests. Across…
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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9.32km
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Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Gaillard offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering. The region features 14 routes for various sports. These routes have been explored by more than 113,000 visitors.
Hiking in Gaillard includes riverside paths along the Arve and Foron rivers, offering accessible terrain. For more challenging routes, Mont Salève provides trails with significant elevation gain, such as the 'Balcony Trail on the Salève – Orjobet Cave loop'. The Bois de Vernaz also features an educational walking trail. More details are available in the Hiking around Gaillard guide.
Yes, Gaillard offers family-friendly options. The moderate jogging loop along the Arve River Trail is relatively flat and suitable for various fitness levels, including pram-friendly sections. The Bois de Vernaz features an educational walking trail, providing an engaging experience for families.
Gaillard is suitable for road cycling and touring cycling. Routes extend through the Geneva countryside and towards Mont Salève, which is a prime cycling destination with various ascents. Bike rentals and luggage transfer services are available in Gaillard. Explore options in the Road Cycling Routes around Gaillard and Cycling around Gaillard guides.
Gaillard is situated at the confluence of the Arve and Foron rivers, which are bordered by riparian forests like the Bois de Vernaz. Mont Salève, known as the 'Balcony of Geneva,' dominates the southern landscape, offering panoramic views of the Geneva countryside and Lake Geneva.
Gaillard's outdoor routes are popular on komoot, with more than 113,000 visitors exploring the 14 available routes. These routes have received an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 stars from over 4,700 ratings.
Yes, komoot offers specific guides for these activities. Information on mountain biking can be found in the MTB Trails around Gaillard guide. For gravel biking, refer to the Gravel biking around Gaillard guide.
Gaillard offers a range of difficulty levels. The Arve River Trail provides relatively flat and accessible paths suitable for beginners. More challenging routes with significant elevation gain are found on Mont Salève, catering to experienced hikers and cyclists.
Running trails in Gaillard include the scenic loop along the Arve River, which features a gravel path. This route offers views of Mont Salève and opportunities to observe wildlife. Further details on running options are available in the Running Trails around Gaillard guide.
The official website for the Mairie de Gaillard (Town Hall) is www.gaillard.fr. The phone number for the Mairie de Gaillard is 04 50 39 76 30.
Yes, the region around Gaillard includes options for mountaineering. Mont Salève, with its dramatic terrain, provides opportunities for mountain hikes. Specific routes and information are detailed in the Mountain Hikes around Gaillard guide.

