Seyssel loop

This loop allows you to enjoy the banks of the Rhône and its history linked to Seyssel. It takes you up high, through hamlets, vineyards and fields, where you can appreciate the beauty of the Rhône valley nestled between the Gros Foug mountain and Mont Colombier.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.24 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 25 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 264 m
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    Descent: - 264 m

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    Highest point: 518 m
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    Lowest point: 253 m

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Description of the walk

Park in Seyssel near the Maison du Haut Rhône.

(S/E) Follow the cycle path (south-east) shared by pedestrians, rollerbladers and hikers (Chemin de Compostelle). This path runs alongside the Rhône until it intersects with the D991 departmental road.

(1) Enjoy the wild side of the confluence of the Fier and Rhône rivers. This place is also a refuge and resting place for migratory birds.

(2) Turn right onto the D991 and 10 metres further on, turn left onto a dead-end road leading to several houses. After these houses, you will find a wooded path that will take you to the charming hamlet of Vens and its castle.

(3) In Vens, turn right twice to take a street that will take you past the castle and continue left on the street of the same name, turning right at the next crossroads.

(4) Leave the road and follow the path on the right signposted "la Ferme du Comte" and "Seyssel par les côtes". Continue straight ahead through the hamlet until you reach a plateau with vineyards offering a beautiful view of the Rhône. When you reach a road, turn right and follow it.

(5) At the next crossroads, leave theGR® on your left and turn right onto a road that will take you to Prairod d'en haut. Then turn left twice to reach Romaz.

(6) In Romaz, keep to the right and continue along a path until you reach the D57.

(7) Turn left towards Côtes d'en Haut, where you can admire a bread oven covered in flowers. Cross the hamlet, turning right onto Rue des Pervenches. Turn right onto Route de Droisy (D57) and continue for 20 metres.

(8) Turn left towards the Côtes d'en Bas to descend the path towards Seyssel. Turn left onto Chemin du Martinel, then left onto Rue de Méral until you reach the departmental road.

(9) Cross the D992 and follow it to the left for a few metres. Follow the Grande Rue to the right and turn left onto Rue François Ier until you reach the Quai du Rhône. Then turn left towards the church to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 254 m - Parking: Maison du Haut-Rhône - Rhône (le)
  2. 1 : km 2.25 - alt. 253 m - Confluence of the Rhône and - Fier (rivière)
  3. 2 : km 2.75 - alt. 255 m - D991 junction
  4. 3 : km 3.63 - alt. 350 m - Vens
  5. 4 : km 4.17 - alt. 357 m - Head towards Seyssel via the hills
  6. 5 : km 5.25 - alt. 453 m - Head towards Prairod d'en Haut
  7. 6 : km 6.12 - alt. 483 m - Romaz towards Seyssel
  8. 7 : km 6.54 - alt. 495 m - Head towards Seyssel via Les Côtes
  9. 8 : km 7.11 - alt. 441 m - Turn left towards the Côtes
  10. 9 : km 8.73 - alt. 264 m - Cross the D992
  11. S/E : km 9.24 - alt. 254 m - Parking: Maison du Haut-Rhône

Worth a visit

Visit the Maison du Haut-Rhône, which explains the history of river traffic since Roman times.

 Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 22 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
Claire L’A
Claire L’A

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant autumn walk with beautiful views of the Rhône.
The hike passes through numerous hamlets, so you don't go through any hunting areas, which is reassuring.
We did it in two hours, but without children!

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tremblotain
tremblotain

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Loop completed on 1 January in beautiful winter sunshine, taken in the opposite direction to the one posted online.

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seminois
seminois

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route that allows you to discover the Savoyard countryside. Stunning views of Seyssel and the surrounding area.
suitable for children.
Seminois

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opale
opale

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, very easy loop in a peaceful setting, with beautiful views of the Rhône and Seyssel.

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berbou
berbou

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed in part only and by mountain bike (round trip along the banks of the Rhône).

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gaby et paul
gaby et paul

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short, easy hike, the trail is a little unreliable towards the end as it descends back down to the Rhône, but you can easily guess the direction and it's impossible to get lost. Beautiful views of the Rhône, easily accessible with children

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berbou
berbou

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 23, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Loop only partially completed due to the presence of children (section along the Rhône).

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Laurent74370
Laurent74370

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Seyssel Loop: a magnificent hike with beautiful views and passages through small hamlets where time seems to have stood still!
A fairly steep climb at the start, but the path through the fields offers views of the Rhône below...
Worth doing again
Easily doable with children
Good walking shoes recommended

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SDB73
SDB73

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant parish-specific to Brittany loop with a picnic on the plateau after Vens: lovely view of the Rhône.
After the walk, tasting of Royal Seyssel (champagne method) at the Lamvert winery

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jacpat
jacpat

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

lovely view of Seyssel, the Rhone and Sur Lyand
Very well signposted
A beautiful walk to do in any weather as the paths are fairly passable even when very wet

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Christophe M 74
Christophe M 74

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant ride in the Seyssel region.
Be careful, however, when leaving the road and moving away from the Rhône (first climb), as there is some confusion about the route (GPS track) and you may end up on private property. The residents were very kind and showed us a small, fairly steep path to the right of their gate.
You pass through small hamlets where you'll want to stay :-)

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Magibu
Magibu

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 09, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful walk with views of the Rhône Valley
Difficulties reaching Romaz
Return journey without any problems

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Domi69120
Domi69120

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Superb hike.
The description is very well done, with little risk of error.

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Valfeniere
Valfeniere

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 28, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

It should have been a lovely walk, but unfortunately we got confused between 4 and 5 and ended up at 625 m instead of 400 m after a steep and endless climb.
So keep your eyes peeled.
The next day, we reached the Croix du Grand Colombier and this time there was no mistake, and we enjoyed a magnificent hike in splendid weather.
Thank you for the detailed descriptions and maps.
See you soon.

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les pelands
les pelands

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 19, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The route along the Rhône requires caution as you are walking alongside a busy cycle path. However, the signposting and description provided by Visorando are excellent and there are no issues. The route is easy to follow. This walk allowed us to enjoy views of the Rhône from high points, as well as some small villages and hamlets along the way.
A very pleasant hike that we will recommend to other hikers.

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