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Explore the Geneva Countryside walking or biking

« Countryside open day » (Journée Campagne Ouverte):

GAEA21 and CAMPAGNON.CH "REGION & NATURE ' join their efforts to organise an event open to the general public on Sunday 31st August Protected content which the population of Geneva is invited to explore the treasures of the surrounding countryside.

Location: Merlinge Farm and its environs
Schedule: between 10:00 am and 16:00 pm

MERLINGE Farm:
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- The public can eat in the farm (Brunch / Meals from 10.00 to 16.00)

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- It’s possible to buy fresh products from the farm and/or Baskets filled for Picnics
There are two picnics areas in the woods of Jussy near the farm
Self-picking flowers and berries

Activities:
- Bicycle route from Geneva station des Eaux-Vives
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- Discovery of rivers, local fauna and flora route between the catchment area of Hermance (between wood and marsh 2h for the small loop, 4h for the big loop) and the Seymaz
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- Trail of Vita Gy: Course marked sports exercises (2.7 km.)
- Panoramic views around the farm accessible on foot, by bicycle or TPG
- Disabled route des Bois de Jussy, specially designed for disabled people. (Public transport Proxibus)
- Brasserie des Walls, craft beers

Entertainment:
- Discovery of farm animals (for children)
- Music
- stands gaea21 and organizations partners (Campagnon.ch / ATE / BioApply / Gen?ve roule / Equiterre / la v?lopostale / Domaine Nature te paysage)

Mobility:
-- TPG: Bus A (stop Merlinge)
-- Cycling: Gen?ve roule spots (book the mat least the day before)
-- ATE (Association transport environment): provision of a dozen electric bicycles for the public ( contact us for details)
-- Proxibus for disabled people

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