Rhône Valley

Cycling the Rhone Route in Switzerland
What if you set off on your bike along the Rhône route in Switzerland to discover the hidden treasures of the upper valley? From the source of the Rhône in the Valais to Geneva, this magnificent route offers spectacular scenery: verdant vineyards, medieval castles, the confluence of Alpine rivers and the shores of Lake Geneva.
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River ports and wharves on the Rhône
The Rhône is an exceptional river for pleasure boating, stretching from the Swiss border to the Mediterranean, through three regions of France and over several hundred kilometres. Here’s a closer look at the marinas on the Rhône, to make your next river trip as comfortable as possible.
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Navigating the Rhône: crossing Lyon and confluence with the Saône
Whether you’re setting off from the Parc de la Tête d’Or, the south of Lyon or arriving from the Saône, crossing Lyon is a must when navigating the Rhône. Here’s a practical look at river tourism in Lyon’s largest city.
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Navigating the Rhône: from Lake Geneva in Switzerland to the French upper Rhône above Lyon
It’s no secret that the Rhône, like its valley, plays a central role in linking transport and river tourism in France and Europe. As a link between north and south, here’s the first part of the river’s exciting connections between lakes, canals, rivers, the Mediterranean Sea and even the Atlantic Ocean. Would you like to
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CGN, General Navigation Company of Lake Geneva in Switzerland
The Compagnie générale de navigation sur le lac Léman (CGN) is an emblematic company that has shaped river transport in the Lake Geneva region since it was founded in 1873. History and practical information about this company, which plays a key role in Swiss transport.
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Navi, the river navigation tool for smartphones on the Rhône and other rivers in France
How do you easily navigate the Rhône and other waterways in France? Introducing Navi, an application launched by VNF to help you plan your journey with complete peace of mind, both before and during your river trip. Here’s a handy zoom to help you get to grips with the mobile application.
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A7 motorway: route, interchanges, tolls, exits and tariffs
From the Perrache interchange in central Lyon, theA7 motorway, known as the “sun motorway”, runs for more than 300 kilometres through the Rhône valley to the centre of Marseille, near the Saint-Charles tunnel and the Avenue du Maréchal Leclerc.
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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
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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