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View of the Rhône – ViaRhôna Vulbens-Seyssel loop from Saint-Julien-en-Genevois

View of the Rhône – ViaRhôna Vulbens-Seyssel loop from Saint-Julien-en-Genevois

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408

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View of the Rhône – ViaRhôna Vulbens-Seyssel loop from Saint-Julien-en-Genevois

03:05

64.4km

770m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 64.3 km for 204 m

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6.03 km

Maison Forte de Laconnex

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Fortified house of the noble family of Laconnex, whose volume and typical silhouette play an important role in the site. This square building, stocky and solid, covered with a four-sided roof and equipped with a staircase tower, is quite characteristic of the fortified buildings of the 15th century. Although the structural work dates back to this period, the fortified house was rebuilt or renovated several times following partial destruction. This was the case in 1573, when the mason Claude Coquens de Soral worked there: the hexagonal staircase tower is attributed to this site (but the mouths and the windows with braces would be reused). A Catholic chapel was added to the south corner in 1698, then replaced at the end of the 19th century by a buttress; in the 18th century, a round tower disappeared. A room on the ground floor has a ceiling with exposed beams and a monumental fireplace. Restorations in 1943 and 1963.

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10.4 km

Champlong Climb

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Not long, but very steep.

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14.4 km

Forest Cycle Path

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Wide, tarmacked and zigzagging through the woods. Be careful, after bad weather, there could be obstacles on the road.

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24.6 km

View of the Rhône

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From here you have a great view of the Rhone and the nature reserve "Etournel Marshes". The narrow gorge below the viewpoint acts as a natural fortification. For this reason, the Rhone almost resembles a small reservoir at this point. Be careful when stopping on the street: This is quite busy and also confusing. The view is best enjoyed undisturbed from one of the parking bays.

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