Mountain Bike Route: The Marcelly Loop

Starting from the town center, in front of City Hall: This suggested route takes you to the Chartreuse de Mélan, Lake Flérier, and some very pleasant forest trails!

Drive along the left bank of the Foron River until you reach the Peguet company, then turn left back onto Avenue de Mélan, where you can explore the Chartreuse de Mélan and its park of monumental sculptures.
1/ Next, pass under the archway and take the paved road that crosses the industrial park.
2/ Continue straight ahead through the forest to reach the trail along the banks of the Giffre. A short stop at Lac des Vernays (on your left) is a must—you might even be lucky enough to catch a water-skiing demonstration.
3/ Next, follow the banks of the Giffre before returning to the artisan district.
4/ At the intersection, turn left, then right onto a path that will lead you to the sports complex.
5/ Walk past the campground, then head back toward the banks of the Foron, where you’ll turn left at the footbridge. The greenway through the woods will lead you to Lake Flérier.
6/ Next, walk past the fish farm and the farm before rejoining the road.
7/ At the intersection, turn left, cross the D907, and a few meters further on, you’ll reach Route des Suets d’en Haut (where a short but steep climb awaits you!).
8/ After the small hamlet, continue straight ahead for a few meters, then turn right to reach the Briffes area.
9/ The path continues to “Sous Marcelly,” passing through “Vers Sache.”
10/ Continue down the road until you reach the boules court, then follow the Foron stream to the finish.