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Geneva
Genève
Russin

Border Crossing – View of the Rhône loop from Russin

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Bike touring routes & trails
Switzerland
Geneva
Genève
Russin

Border Crossing – View of the Rhône loop from Russin

Hard

3.8

(4)

32

riders

Border Crossing – View of the Rhône loop from Russin

05:00

76.4km

1,010m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

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Train Station

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8.03 km

Old Town of Onex

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Onex is a bustling city/suburb of Geneva with around 19,000 inhabitants. It's quiet and there are several cafes and shops. There are numerous cultural events, if you wish to visit one, consult the city's website: onex.ch

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2

23.7 km

Border Crossing

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The border between Switzerland and France lies invisibly on a steep forest path (in the direction of France upwards).

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3

32.7 km

View of the Rhône

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From here you have a great view of the Rhone and the nature reserve "Etournel Marshes". The narrow gorge below the viewpoint acts as a natural fortification. For this reason, …

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4

33.2 km

Impressive fortresses

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At the height of Le Lavoux you can see two fortresses on the other side of the river on the rock.

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5

35.7 km

View over Rhone

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I liked this tour:
Annemasse, Geneva, Usinens, Frangy, Sallenôves 2022_09_16 tab (910 m)
komoot.de/tour/927881883

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37.4 km

View of Château d'Arcine

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From the roadside of this inconspicuous turn-off to Arcine there is a wonderful view back to one of the last foothills of the Haut-Jura mountain range. The Château d'Arcine skilfully …

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49.9 km

La Valserine

Lake

8

66.9 km

Pougny–Chancy Bridge

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Bridge marking the border between Switzerland and France. It is the last brigde on the river Rhône in Switzerland

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72.2 km

Bois de l'Eau Chaude

Forest

10

75.9 km

Russin

Highlight • Settlement

I really liked this tour:
Annemasse, Geneva, Usinens, Frangy, Sallenôves 2022_09_16 tab (910 m)
komoot.de/tour/927881883

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76.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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31.1 km

25.4 km

14.6 km

2.58 km

2.50 km

315 m

Surfaces

67.3 km

7.31 km

1.54 km

282 m

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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