ViaRhôna from Vulbens to Seyssel

At the Pays de Gex gateway, Fort l'Ecluse, a formerly military site, is one of three examples of mountain fortifications in France during the first half of the XIXth century. The fort now welcomes the public and offers a rich and varied cultural season from June to September.In a fascinating, centuries-old, listed fortified site built into the mountainside, walls, round towers and casemates welcome you for moments full of surprises. 1165 steps carved into the rock form the underground staircase linking the two forts, making this visit alone well worth the detour. A terrace and bar welcome you for a relaxing break. Summer 2024? An exceptional exhibition "Une clameur" (A clamor) is a great visual art journey, a thud, a rumble... To be discovered at Château de Voltaire and Fort l'Ecluse from June 29. For all ages. Admire the spectacular staging of the 13-minute night-time show during the "Fort l'Ecluse: 20,000 years of history" sound and light show. Discover bats. Many species, including some of the rarest, have made their home or pass through the Fort l'Écluse area: permanent exhibition and state-of-the-art technology for observing little rhinolophs. And above all: an impressive via ferrata, a joyful jazz festival of growing renown, a series of classical concerts, a weekend of stars, an electro festival... You won't know where to turn this summer at Fort l'Ecluse! On-site catering is also available, featuring local and regional products. Refreshment bar and a brand-new boutique.

Present on both banks of the Rhône since Antiquity, Seyssel was alternately Savoyard and French until the Rhône became a border in 1760. Come and discover its history on one of the guided tours organised by Haut-Rhône Tourisme.The first separation of Seyssel lead to the distinction between Seyssel Savoie (left bank) and Seyssel France (right bank). A century later, when Savoie became part of France (1860) and the Haute-Savoie département was created, the Rhône became an interdepartmental boundary separating Seyssel Haute-Savoie from Seyssel Ain. While each of our villages has its own church, there are a few that deserve a closer look. These include Seyssel Ain and Seyssel Haute-Savoie in particular. The boating industry, which was very active in the Pays de Seyssel until the 19th century, gave rise to an important cult of the Virgin Mary. Inside these churches are statues of Notre-Dame du Bon Départ (Seyssel Haute-Savoie) and Notre-Dame du Pont (Seyssel Ain). The stained glass windows of the church in Seyssel Ain are also worth a look. They depict episodes from the life of Saint François de Sales. As early as the Middle Ages, a wooden bridge was built to enable the Rhône to be crossed at Seyssel. Two bridges link the villages of Seyssel: the old bridge dating from the 19th century and the 220-metre cable-stayed bridge, which came into service at the end of the 1980s. The two Seyssel villages are nestled on the banks of the Rhône between two mountains: Le Grand Colombier in the Ain and the Montagne des Princes in Haute-Savoie. Both offer a number of hiking trails, so there's plenty to discover here.

Avec le corridor électrique installé par la CNR, vous pourrez rechargez en moins de 30 min votre véhicule électrique.La CNR propose 50 bornes entre Léman et Méditerrannée.