Webzine Voyage

Switzerland

  • LEX, the Léman Express train between France and Switzerland

    LEX, the Léman Express train between France and Switzerland

    Since 15 December 2019, the Léman Express network has provided a rail link between Switzerland and France. LEX for short, or the Franco-Vaud-Geneva regional express network (RER), the Léman Express links the departments ofAin and Haute-Savoie in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region with the cantons of Geneva and Vaud in Switzerland.

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  • Furka tunnel: piggyback train+car, timetables and tickets (Switzerland)

    Furka tunnel: piggyback train+car, timetables and tickets (Switzerland)

    Beneath the snow-capped peaks of the Swiss Alps, the Furka tunnel links Oberwald and Realp in around twenty minutes, sparing motorists the twists and turns of the eponymous pass, which is closed in winter. With a shuttle bus service, regular timetables and a summer excursion by steam train on the old summit route, this crossing…

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  • At the source of the Rhône: immersion between glacier, peaks and Alpine landscape

    At the source of the Rhône: immersion between glacier, peaks and Alpine landscape

    Exploring the source of the Rhône is an adventure in itself. Tracing the wild and powerful waters of a river that stretches for more than 800 kilometres, from its delta in the Mediterranean to the heart of the Alps. Discover its natural foundations at an altitude of 2,209 metres in the Valais.

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  • Take the train in Switzerland and travel through the Alps

    Take the train in Switzerland and travel through the Alps

    Have you ever imagined discovering the magic of the Swiss Alps? Travelling through snow-covered landscapes in winter or flower-filled pastures in summer? Forgetting the daily grind and immersing yourself in the rhythm of the rails? What if you took the time to travel through the beauty of the countryside, by train, via an exceptional rail…

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  • Switzerland, the European crossroads between the Alps, the Jura and the Rhône Valley

    Switzerland, the European crossroads between the Alps, the Jura and the Rhône Valley

    With its majestic mountains, age-old traditions and cutting-edge innovation, Switzerland is a fascinating place. This small country, often cited as an example of stability, offers a diversity and richness that go far beyond clichés. Take a look at a country that harmoniously combines past, present and future.

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  • Maps of the river and the Rhône valley

    Maps of the river and the Rhône valley

    To help you discover the geography and understand the organisation of the Rhône valley, here is a series of themed maps to explore the Rhône river: its course, tributaries, natural sites, major infrastructures, towns and villages from the Alps to the Mediterranean.

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  • Maps of Lake Geneva, between Switzerland and France

    Maps of Lake Geneva, between Switzerland and France

    Maps of Lake Geneva, where France and Switzerland meet: location, geology, depth, catchment areas, transport networks… Zoom in with maps and practical information on the largest lake in the Alps.

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  • Map of stations and trains in the Rhône valley

    Map of stations and trains in the Rhône valley

    Along the rails linking Switzerland to France, the Alpine valley is a veritable link between the mountains and the Mediterranean. The result of an exceptional rail network, this corridor reveals a panorama of stations, international lines and regional hubs, orchestrating mobility for everyday life as well as for long journeys. Between geographical challenges and ecological…

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  • Towns, villages and communities crossed by the Rhône river

    Towns, villages and communities crossed by the Rhône river

    Along the valley, from the Alps to the Mediterranean, discover the list of communes crossed by the Rhône, from its source in Switzerland to its mouth in France, by canton, region and département.

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