The Pays de Gex is a small area nestled between the Jura and the Swiss border, near Geneva. It extends from Collonges-Fort l'Ecluse to Divonne-les-Bains and now comprises 70 000 inhabitants.
Strategic location
A few miles from Geneva, Gex has a strategic position in central Europe. The best access to motorways, rail and air has helped promote the region and has encouraged since many years the establishment of numerous and large International corporations. The United Nations, CERN and several International organizations in Geneva make the region a labor pool.
Access to Geneva, where most residents work, from the neighbouring France is steadily improving: the nearby villages will soon have a tram network linking the capital Romande in minutes.
Lifestyle & Sports
Gex offers many opportunities for recreation and sports activities. The winter resorts in the Jura range can enjoy alpine skiing, snowboarding and cross country skiing. In summer, you can go horse riding, golf, tennis, paragliding, mountain biking and many water activities. Lovers of walks and hikes can walk the trails of Lake Geneva GR balcony and admire the view over Geneva, Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc. Lake Geneva also offers numerous water sports and spa. Divonne-les-Bains, specializing in the treatment of stress, is much appreciated by spas.
Culture & Education
The proximity of Geneva and Lausanne offers a rich cultural life for the inhabitants of the Pays de Gex: cinema, theater, opera ... On the education front, Pays de Gex students receive a comprehensive offer in many courses, and the antenna of the CNAM has earned the Swiss EDUQUA.
