Excursions and visits in the region
CAGI offers a programme of excursions, visits and regional events for international newcomers.
The CAGI Newcomers Network offers new international arrivals a programme of excursions and visits organized around three themes:
- discovery of towns and neighbourhoods,
- discovery of institutions and companies,
- discovery of regional events and leisure activities.
The presence of many volunteers from the Fondation pour Genève Newcomers Network also helps to create friendly ties.
Registration in this group, valid for one non-renewable year, is free, but certain activities may require a modest financial contribution.
To receive the invitations, please request the registration form by email from: network.cagi@etat.ge.ch .
Excursions per year
Monthly excursions on Saturdays to enjoy as a family with spouse and child(ren).
The CAGI Welcome Programme offers new international newcomers a programme of excursions and visits organised around three themes of discovery :
- towns and districts,
- institutions and companies,
- regional events and leisure activities.
The excursions are monthly and take place on Saturdays to enjoy with your spouse and child(ren). The presence of many volunteers from the Fondation pour Genève Newcomer Network also helps to create friendly ties.
Registration is free and valid for one non-renewable year, but certain activities may require a modest financial contribution.
To receive invitations, please check your eligibility by visiting the Welcome Programme page and fill in the form. Programme of excursions 2023-2024
Saturday 26.8.23 – Walk in the Jura
Walk in the Jura between La Givrine – La Génolière – Cabane de Rochefort – Fruitières de Nyon – La Borsatte and St. Cergue (8 km, estimated time about 3 hours).
Saturday 23.9.23 – Grape Harvest
Discover the secrets of the grape harvest and and learn about this ancient profession by becoming a winegrower for a morning.
Saturday 14.10.23 – Bieri’s farm
A visit to a farm in the countryside on the left bank before tasting the “raclette genevoise” among the cows.
Saturday 25.11.23 – TCS Safety driving test
How to handle certain tricky driving situations in complete safety, especially on slippery surfaces, and how to behave in the best possible way in all circumstances with specialised instructors.
Saturday 9.12.23 – The Old Town in the time of the Escalade
Discover medieval Geneva and its secret passages, before celebrating the traditional Escalade in a private club in the Old Town.
Saturday 20.1.24 – Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS)
A visit to the Geneva studios, film sets and workshops of Swiss television.
Saturday 10.2.24 – Snow-shoeing
A snowshoe tour at the Col de la Givrine in the Jura, followed by a hearty cheese “fondue” in the late afternoon.
Saturday 23.3.24 – Carouge
Discover Carouge, this old city of the Kingdom of Sardinia, the charm of its secret gardens, the creativity of its artists and craftsmen, the originality and the quality of its shops and the conviviality of its inhabitants.
Saturday 27.4.24 – Nyon
Welcome reception at the Nyon Castle before exploring the town with a guided tour.
Saturday 25.5.24 – CAGI Kids Party at La Pastorale
An entire afternoon dedicated to children and families on the Domaine de La Pastorale.
Saturday 15.6.24 – Mont Salève
Rise the Salève in cable car or on foot for a friendly picnic facing a breathtaking panorama of the Geneva basin.
Services of the Welcome Programme
Founded by the Swiss Confederation and the Republic and Canton of Geneva, the International Geneva Welcome Centre is the single entry point for the support and integration of employees of International Geneva and their families, NGOs and visiting delegates.
