The Eilloux waterfall

This hike will allow you to discover the agricultural landscapes of the commune of Corbonod. With its 100 hectares, the Seyssel vineyard is one of the smallest and oldest AOPs in France (1942). Take advantage of this hike to taste (in moderation) the Molette and Altesse white wines, typical of our region, at our winegrowers' estates. You can also stop at the Eilloux waterfall to enjoy its coolness.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.82 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 166 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 166 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 353 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 257 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from Seyssel-Corbonod station.
Access by car: park in the station car park.
Access by train: TER between Bellegarde and Culoz.

(S/E) From the car park, cross the railway line at the level crossing and turn right towards Mancin-Ouest. A small tarmac road runs alongside the railway line.

(1) About 500 m further on, at a place called Mancin Ouest, turn left onto the dirt track towards La Brune. Be careful, the slope is quite steep. At the top of the hill, turn right and walk between the vineyards. You will come out onto a road at a place called La Brune. Follow it to the left.

(2) At the crossroads, turn left towards Le Fumaray. At the end of the tarmac road, continue straight ahead (south) along a path.

(3) At the three-way junction, turn left (stay on the main path). You will come out onto a road; follow it to the left. Just before a house, turn left onto a path. This will take you to the Grange aux Moines viewpoint.

(4) Turn around and return to the previous point.

(3) Turn left towards Corbonod. The dirt track leads to a road: follow the road to the right and immediately turn right again.

(5) Just after the church, continue straight ahead (ignore Chemin de la Brune on the right). Cross Rue du Stream Cottin on the left, then the access road to the cemetery on the right. At the next intersection (cross), go straight ahead. After about 150 m, turn right onto a path leading down to the Eilloux waterfall. Ignore a path on the left and walk along a vineyard on your left. Go downhill to reach the waterfall.

(6) Head back up towards Eilloux (north). At the first building, turn left and continue to Eilloux. At the T-junction, turn right. At the next intersection, keep right.

(7) At the last houses, turn right towards La Brune. Go downhill, cross the Ruisseau de Peysieux stream and go back uphill. Walk along the old wall of the Clos de Grex and note the old cellars that were once used to store wine. You will come to a road; follow it to the right. When the road turns right, take the dirt track that goes straight ahead.

(2) At the crossroads you took on the way there, turn left towards Mancin-Ouest. At the bottom of the descent, in La Brune, turn right. After the vineyards, turn left and descend to Mancin-Ouest.

(1) Turn right towards Seyssel-Corbonod station. Follow the railway line, cross it at the level crossing and you will find yourself back at the station car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 257 m - Gare de Seyssel-Corbonod
  2. 1 : km 0.53 - alt. 257 m - Mancin West
  3. 2 : km 1.17 - alt. 331 m - Crossroads
  4. 3 : km 1.41 - alt. 331 m - Three-way junction
  5. 4 : km 2.01 - alt. 298 m - Viewpoint at La Grange aux Moines
  6. 5 : km 3.1 - alt. 353 m - Église Saint-Maurice (Corbonod)
  7. 6 : km 3.97 - alt. 311 m - Eilloux Waterfall
  8. 7 : km 4.41 - alt. 295 m - Eilloux
  9. S/E : km 6.82 - alt. 257 m - Seyssel-Corbonod station. Near - Rhône (River)

Notes

Follow the signs for the Ain department (pictogram: yellow logo on a beige background).
Toilets are available at the church in Corbonod.
Good walking shoes are necessary as some of the ascents and descents are rocky and steep.

Worth a visit

A breathtaking view of the Rhône and Seyssel awaits you at the Grange aux Moines viewpoint.
Fancy a refreshing break? Stop at the waterfall to enjoy its coolness.

This hike is the setting for a treasure hunt: Les chevaliers de l'Altesse (The Knights of Altesse). A free game booklet is available from Haut-Rhône Tourisme in Seyssel.
More information here

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
Popouruchka
Popouruchka

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy hike with a beautiful waterfall full of water after all the rain that fell this winter.

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Martine B4.
Martine B4.

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

easy hike with magnificent views of the Bugey and the Rhône - superb waterfall

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MarieSylvie
MarieSylvie

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route starts with a sustained climb, but otherwise offers varied terrain with beautiful views.

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richardd
richardd

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

To discover the villages of Corbonod and Seyssel and the magnificent Eilloux waterfall

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tinou55
tinou55

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 08, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A good route to take in autumn, when the rivers are flowing strongly again, before the red leaves have all fallen.

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Mimile
Mimile

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk and beautiful scenery.

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seminois
seminois

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very well-described and reliable hike.
Lovely views of the surrounding area.
Hike completed in beautiful sunshine.
It can be done with children.

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jacpat
jacpat

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 24, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely view of Seyssel and the Rhône
An easy and pleasant hike, although the start is quite steep

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pavois51
pavois51

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, even though we skipped the Grange aux Moines.
At Mancin, the slope is too steep, especially in wet weather.
It would be better to start the route from the D991 between La Galette and Volage, if possible.

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christiancorman
christiancorman
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route with beautiful views and a refreshing waterfall! We made a slight change to the description: when we reached (3), we continued on to (5) and did the whole loop. Back at (2), we returned to (3) and then descended to (4) at Volage.
From there, we continued along the downhill path, which ends in rather steep steps between the properties and joins the D991 road 100 metres from the level crossing at the start.

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