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Disc Golf Les Evaux

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SpartanDisc
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 22.4 years 247 played 28 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Gorgeous park not far from downtown Geneva

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Apr 29, 2024 Played the course:once

Pros:

- The park itself is massive and absolutely gorgeous. There are a TON of amenities here. It's very secluded and peaceful, sprawling, and with some beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. On a beautiful sunny day in late April, it just felt like a pure joy to be out in that park all afternoon regardless of playing disc golf or not.
- The course has a great sign at the beginning and has a little box to sell discs. I wasn't 100% sure how it works, but I think you can make an online payment on your phone and get access to buy a disc which is a cool feature to allow new players to try
- The layout was pretty fun, though fairly basic. There was a bit of variation though not much in terms of truly wooded holes. This is mostly park style golf. There is some elevation that comes into play. Aside from the main layout, there are other holes that are part of other layouts still out here, though some of the other layouts also involve temp holes which are no longer there.

Cons:

- On a busy day, safety is for sure a concern. Multiple holes throw over, at, or along walking paths. I was there on a Monday afternoon so it wasn't an issue, but on a weekend I could see some holes being very difficult or impossible to safely play. Some are even throwing at blind bends in the path where you could throw not knowing someone is walking towards you and about to turn the corner where you disc is flying.
- If you don't have udisc on your phone, there is ZERO chance you can follow this layout. There are no tee signs. Tee pads are often just areas of dirt within a grass field. Be prepared to be glued to your phone and the udisc map to figure out where to go.
- As mentioned, tee pads are not cement or anything. Sometimes they are dirt patches with a wooden railroad tie in ground in the front marking the front edge of the pad. Others were just kind of worn down dirt areas in otherwise fields.
- One hole (12 I think) had a missing basket, as the area it was in is now fenced off to protect some mature trees. After exploring a bit though, I found an older basket buried behind some thick bushes on the other side of the path. So I threw to this basket instead which was fine, but this was a hole that was dangerously throwing down a path.
- Some fairways have very deep (like knee high) grass on them. It's frustrating to throw a good drive into the middle of the fairway only to spend 15 minutes stomping through thick grass to find my disc.
- Spread out. Don't expect a quick round. For both layouts I played, udisc told me I walked over 3.5 miles.

Other Thoughts:

I played the main 18 which was decent, then noticed a SwissTour layout on udisc that was fairly different so tried playing that. Mostly it was quite fun and different from the main layout. Though a number of holes were temp holes with no baskets (including all the ones on the other side of the bridge). Though some did have random baskets that I found that are nowhere near the actual main layout. I think this course could be improved by reducing the main layout holes that throw along paths and leverage the more remote areas that already have unused baskets. However, those areas do tend to throw over more wild prairie fields, so unless mowed I could them being very difficult in the summer due to long grass.

I was in town for a work meeting and was staying less than 2 miles from the course, so it was fantastic to get out and play in a gorgeous park on a beautiful day in late spring. The park itself is absolutely wonderful and makes me jealous we don't have more parks like this in the US near major metro areas. I really enjoyed my rounds for the most part, though there were some frustrations that came with it being a likely very under utilized course in a large, busy, multi-use park.
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blazerico
Experience: 19.4 years 321 played 37 reviews
2.50 star(s)

My 1st Course Outside the US 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 11, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

Course is in a great location, with many other sporting options available to keep a group busy all day long. There was a even a place to get food and drink, but we didn't try it out. The holes required a variety of throws and some distance was necessary to score birdies.

Cons:

I'm an advanced level player that lives near and has traveled to some of the best courses available in the US, so this park was nothing special. It was actually quite confusing at times, especially on hole 5, I think, where you had to throw through a 3 foot gap in a giant hedgerow to get to the pin. Also a little confusing were the extra baskets spread around the course, some in areas that were closed off by caution tape and/or a fence. Perhaps they were part of the original course and never removed?

Other Thoughts:

We were the only two playing dg and it seemed no one else had a clue what we were doing. Several people picked up our discs and tried to throw them back to us. PS - I'm sure the other reviews are much more detailed than mine...oh well
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Shifty06
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12.3 years 93 played 60 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Many baskets 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Feb 29, 2016 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This is a really good course that has a lot to offer for total beginners and families up to experienced/advanced players.

-Les Evaux is quite close to the city center, easily accessible by car or public transportation and has scenic attractions.

-The regular layout has 18 baskets (Discatcher) and plays nicely through a big sports-complex while there are about 8-10 additional baskets (unknown model but well made) not in use (for the regular course).

-In addition to the conventional course, the coursemap has five QR-Codes you can scan with your phone and get different layouts with various difficulty levels. This is where the additional baskets come in play i guess.

-The standard course has some very tricky basket placements, a good use of trees and Ob's and was fun to play as there was a good variation of shots.

-I found the lenght of the holes to be pretty good.

-The coursemap was really great and navigating wasn't too hard the first time.

-A free parking lot is close to the entrance of the complex.

Cons:

This course is locatetd at a public sports-center.
-There is a bit of traffic and at least hole #18 might be unplayable sometimes as it goes across a football-field.

-Certain holes/faiways were a bit too close to either a sports field or walkways or facilities.
Hole #17 for example was not fun to play at all, as it plays along a walkway with several tennis courts on the right hand side. The courts were guarded by a tall fence but i was a bit concerned throwing here.

-The tees were just gravel-pits (some were quite worn) with a trunk that had the number of the hole engraved.
Teesigns would be very nice.

-Basket # 8 has been moved and i could not find the new tee as it was not marked on the map.

-There is a lack of elevation here. One basket is placed on a small hill and one tee is on a "ramp" but all in all the course was a bit too flat for me.

-I would not agree with some Par's as the ones given on certain holes are quite easy.

Other Thoughts:

I found the idea of having different layouts to be pretty cool but i could not understand why there is no coursemap for at least the baskets that are not in use for the regular course.
It almost felt like they had to many of them and didnt know where to put all the targets.

There is a meadow with about 5 baskets (additional ones) which would be perfect to teach the game to beginners and families (might even be the case).
The area has huge potential to vary/improve.

Definitely worth going here when you are in Geneva.
This was by far the best course i have played in that area.
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TBabb
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 19.3 years 65 played 56 reviews
2.50 star(s)

A Mixed Bag In Geneva 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 28, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This is a really beautiful park in a western suburb of Geneva. Tee pads are gravel with a wooden plank to establish a fault line and it also gives the number of the hole and par info. Never slipped on these tee pads. DisCatcher baskets are in good condition and easy to spot for the most part. There is a map and event schedule at the head of the course too. The grass is well mowed, and there are trashcans throughout the park. Like most the rest of Switzerland, this place is remarkably clean. The holes for the most part are very well designed using a lot of obstacles, well protected baskets, elevated baskets, elevated tees, some OB, some tough gaps and even a mando on hole 9. There's a lot of challenge on this course and doing well here requires a lot of strategic and technical skill.

Standout Holes include 8 (with a basket placed on a 20-25 foot high mound), 9 which throws off a smaller mound, 17 which is the tightest fairway wedged between a fenced tennis court and a forest that drops off down to the Rhone river and 18 which is a long bomb across a soccer field. The placement of these holes in the course allows for a really nice flow and nice climaxes on the front and back 9. In an earlier version of this review I expressed frustration about the different baskets and tees making the course hard to navigate, but after a little research I figured out what's going on: The park also has a shorter 6 hole course for "beginners and schools." This would be a great little loop to do with kids, or a good warm-up to make a 24-hole round out of the course, especially if any of the soccer field holes happen to be unplayable when you're there.

The scenery here is beautiful. The park has restrooms and is very dog friendly (most owners are very good about making sure their dog doesn't go after your disc). In general, the people in the park were very friendly and just about anyone I made eye-contact with greeted me with a friendly "Bonjour." Also, this is very easy to get to by public transportation (TPG) so if you're visiting Geneva without wheels, you will have no problem getting to the course. I took train 14 to Onex and walked up Chemin de François-Chavaz for about 10-15 minutes until I found the park. The buses 19 and 2 also will drop you off very close to the park. The park also has ample parking. There are also a lot of other amenities in the park including a skate park, a track, soccer fields, tennis courts, and copious walking trails. Discs are available to rent, the selection is large but you pay 4 francs per disc (which is pretty steep even by Swiss standards).

Cons:

Almost always very wet and muddy. Maybe it's a little better in the summer, but I typically leave the course with tons of mud on my shoes. I've often seen huge puddles of standing water on the course, and some tee pads have been flooded before. I can't figure out why it's so wet cause even after many days of dry weather it still seems to be really bad. Waterproof shoes are highly recommended, bring towels for your discs and you may want to consider wearing cleats if you've got them to give you some extra traction. It won't ruin your round, but it's kind of a drag. NB - there is a shoe washing station with running water and brushes next to the building by basket 18, so you can clean up after your round.

Tee signs would be great! I had quite the time getting around this course. Without Tee signs or next tee signs this place is a bear to navigate. It would also be nice to have a map at the tee, especially on hole 6, 9 and 13 which have blind baskets from the tee. Finding your way around without a map will be frustrating, so download the map from the links section or make sure you snap a picture on a smartphone before you start.

Some holes here have problems. Another reviewer expressed frustration with 6, but it's a par 5, which I think is reasonable. It is a tough one though. 13 is unreasonably hard, throwing over water that is guarded by tall, dense trees. Really hard to find a line and not worth the risk of losing discs for me. I've been throwing at 13 from the opposite direction which makes for a good solution. 17 is along a walking path and I had to wait several minutes for pedestrians to pass between strokes (in general, you have to be very watchful for pedestrians and dogs on this course). 3, 10 and 18 are unplayable if the soccer fields are in use. There is now a new rope course in the park with a zip line that interferes directly with the fairway for 3. Also, it would be dope to have an alternate tee for 7 on the mound where the basket for 8 sits, but I know there would be some layout issues with that. The park is well utilized so you have to be cautious and keep your throws under control. If there's a beautiful day on the weekend the place will most certainly be overrun with people picnicking and laying in the grass and you won't be able to get much more than putting practice in. It would also be nice to have more variety in distance on the back 9. Also, speaking of the back nine, 11-17 only get mowed at the end of the summer, so the grass is too tall for the nicest part of the year. I also know that they use different temporary tees for when the Swiss Open plays here (as you can see on YouTube from a few years ago). It'd be awesome if they made those tournament tees permanent or at least added some permanent alternate tees.

Other Thoughts:

I love playing at Les Evaux. Any Disc Golf enthusiast must play this course if they need to come to Geneva. And it's 1 of only a few 18 hole courses in Switzerland. While there are problematic holes, there are some older baskets throughout the course that you can play as well, but you have to establish your own tee. Between the 6 beginner tees, the 18 official tees and all the unofficial shots (that locals who frequent the course on weekends would be happy to show you) you can have a very full day of disc golf here. A must play.
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XDrew
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 18.4 years 275 played 17 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Swiss bliss 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 24, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

I had a blast on this course. Holes were reachable, with interesting obstacles early, middle, and late in the fairways. Elevation is provided by some humps you throw onto or off of. Different shapes of trees are used in lots of different ways. The water hole 13 was my favorite, as it was a bit nervy but totally possible to birdie. The back nine had fairway-defining "rough" left unmowed. I like this feature as long as it isn't disc-eating ivy, which it wasn't. This quality course is found in a well-maintained park, and getting there will give you a look at the Geneva suburbs.

Cons:

Hole 6 is a disaster. It's a weird two-shot hole with an unrealistic gap and multiple pedestrian dangers. 3 and 18 would be unplayable during soccer activity. These three are the worst, but the course as a whole flirts with pedestrians and unaware picnickers a bit too much. Navigating without a map was hard, due to lack of tee signs and some old (alternate?) tees. There was an especially unexpected and long trip from pin 9 to tee 10. Getting from pin 17 to tee 18 was very unnatural and laborious. Could use some more variety in length too.

Other Thoughts:

Bus line 10 conveniently terminates at the airport and at the golf course (Evaux stop), with downtown/oldtown in the middle (Bel Air stop). It takes about 15 min. from the airport to Bel Air and another 15 min. for the other leg, Bel Air to Evaux. After getting off at the Evaux stop, continue in the same direction walking to a sign that maps out a vita course through the woods towards the Sportcenter Les Evaux. Bear gradually left through the woods paths and get to another sign in about five minutes, then walk another five minutes straight down a road to the course site. Turn right when you see a pin (hole 2) and make your way back to tee 1 and the course sign.
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