On the banks of the Rhône from Fort l'Écluse

From Valserhône, take the D1206 towards Collonges. Stop at the tunnel in the Fort l'Écluse car park.

(S/E) From the fort car park, cross the lower courtyard and exit through the Porte de Genève. Continue along the path that leads to the road.

(1) Turn sharply right and head towards the banks of the Rhône.

(2) Stay on this path which runs along the banks before climbing towards Lavoux and passing under the railway line. You will come to a path.

(3) Turn left. Keep left at the next junction and cross the first railway line via a level crossing. You will arrive at a bridge.

(4) This time, pass under the railway line. Continue to the ruins of the Moulins de Condière.

(5) Then descend slightly towards the banks of the Rhône, then climb. Keep to the right at the start of the climb. Towards the end, keep to the left to reach a narrow street and its viewpoint.

(6) Continue straight ahead. Pass in front of Léaz Town Hall, then in front of the wash house, staying on the same street. Don't hesitate to stop in this charming village. Keep to the right at the wash house on Chemin de la Stèle. Continue to its terminus on the D1206.

(7) First turn left then right. At the end of the lane, take the path that starts on the left. The climb offers bucolic views as you pass through the meadows. Pass under the power lines, then continue straight ahead to the road. Follow it to the first path on the left.

(8) Take this path. Cross a track, then the road again to reach the heights of Les Marais. You will arrive at a junction with a track.

(9) Continue straight ahead. Keep going straight ahead until you reach the next path, located after the reservoirs, towards Longeray.

(10) Turn left onto this path and continue along it. Continue until you reach the high-voltage power line.

(11) Take the path on the right that descends steeply to the starting point (S/E).

Open from mid-June to mid-October, during the Fort's opening hours.

Before setting off:
- Check the general and local weather forecast to ensure there will be no precipitation.
- Find out about the approach walk, the height of the route, the walking time, and possible escape routes (IGN map, GPS, guidebook, etc.).
- Assess the possible risks by consulting mountain professionals, refuges, and lodges.
- Inform a friend or family member of your plans and contact them again in case of any changes: departure and return times, number of participants with each person's telephone number, vehicle(s), parking.
- Avoid setting off alone. Use equipment that is suitable for the activity, properly adjusted and in good condition, including a head torch, a complete first aid kit, a survival blanket, etc.
- In case of an emergency, call 112 (European emergency number).

Additional advice and recommendations.
To find out more about our destination, visit our website: Pays de Gex Tourisme.

Les Moulins de Condière: in medieval times, under the authority of the Count of Savoy, a small industry used the hydraulic energy of the Nans des 3 leats.
The Moulins de Condière site already existed in the^14th century. For centuries, a ferry allowed people to cross the Rhône at this point.