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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Gex
Léaz

Fort l'Écluse to the banks of the Rhône

Hard

4.6

(7)

25

hikers

Fort l'Écluse to the banks of the Rhône

05:30

17.4km

670m

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This hike gives pride of place to the Rhône as well as a very beautiful historical monument: Fort l'Écluse. Every year, this fortified and listed site hosts concerts and events.

Built on the mountainside, its surrounding walls are impressive. There are actually two forts which are connected by 1165 steps…

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Last updated: September 5, 2024

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

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849 m

Fort l'Écluse

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Formerly called Fort de la Cluse (which means close in old French), this impressive military site was significantly remodeled in 1830. It was in fact during this period that the …

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10.2 km

Discover a surprising view of the Rhône gorges! This viewpoint is in fact the ancient site of the town of Léaz until the end of the 16th century.

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11.7 km

View of Léaz

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If you turn around on this very beautiful dirt road, you can faintly see the village of Léaz which you have just left.

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17.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.45 km

4.32 km

2.89 km

1.84 km

969 m

Surfaces

7.37 km

4.40 km

2.42 km

1.72 km

1.56 km

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Thursday 5 November

7°C

3°C

60 %

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June 20, 2024

This hike gives pride of place to the Rhône as well as a very beautiful historical monument: Fort l'Écluse. Every year, this fortified and listed site hosts concerts and events.



Built on the mountainside, its surrounding walls are impressive. There are actually two forts which are connected by 1165 steps

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