Rhône Valley
Maps navigation charts for the Rhône river
Mapping tourism and river navigation on the Rhône makes it easier to explore the river and prepare for your boat trip. Practical maps and information links to help you navigate the river safely and at any time of year, discovering an exceptional 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.
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.
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.
Travel destination: the Rhône river and valley
A source of life, a transport route and a living heritage, the Rhône is an exceptional river as it flows through its valley. From its birth beneath the glaciers of the Alps to the wild majesty of the Camargue, embark on a unique itinerary in the heart of Europe. From towns steeped in history to…
ViaRhona bike guide: Guide du Routard, Bikeline and other take-away books
From Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean, the ViaRhôna takes you by bike or on foot along the greenway of the Rhône valley. Here is a selection of cycle guides for your next trip along the Rhône.
Eurovelo 17 : The ViaRhôna, greenway and cycle route in the Rhône valley
Ever heard of the ViaRhona, the soft path along the Rhône valley?815 kilometres of greenway from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean Sea, to the delight of cyclists and walkers.
France’s waterways for tourism and river transport
France’s navigable waterways reflect a part of our economic history and are an important part of regional planning. Here is a focus on these unique waterways, the history and management of this network, river transport and tourism, and its present and future potential.
Confluence of the Rhône and Arve rivers at La Jonction in Switzerland
Upstream from Lake Geneva* in the commune of Geneva, discover the unique hydrological phenomenon of the confluence of the Rhône and Arve rivers, with the surrounding leisure activities of the Jonction site.