Satigny's riverside
A short walk along the river that offers a gentle invitation to slow down and reconnect with the landscape. From the moment the path meets the water’s edge, the steady flow of the river sets a calm rhythm, guiding each step forward. Sunlight glints on the surface, shifting with the breeze, while reeds and grasses sway quietly along the banks. Even in familiar surroundings, a riverside walk can feel like a small journey, revealing subtle changes in light, sound, and colour as the route unfolds.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 2.94 mi -
Average duration: 1h 30 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 135 ft -
Descent: - 135 ft -
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Highest point: 1,365 ft -
Lowest point: 1,227 ft
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Country:
Switzerland
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Area: Jura mountains -
City:
Satigny -
Start/End: N 46.214776° / E 6.038271° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 3328OT, 3429OT, 3430OT -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,362 ft - Satigny station car park - Gare de Satigny (Suisse)
- 1 : mi 0.32 - alt. 1,332 ft - Nant d'Avril stream
- 2 : mi 1.43 - alt. 1,227 ft - Peney Dessus - Rhône (River)
- S/E : mi 2.94 - alt. 1,362 ft - Satigny station car park - Gare de Satigny (Suisse)
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