Former natural border between Dauphiné and Savoie, enemy territories in the Middle Ages, it today marks the departmental limits between Isère and Ain. For a long time his anger was feared but we owe him the credit for having shaped exceptional landscapes and for having made it possible until the 19th century to open up a large part of our territory through the possibility of transporting men and goods.
Nowadays, the natural environments developed thanks to the dynamics of the river forming islands or swamps offer an unusual plant and faunal biodiversity...
Get to know the Rhône
The French Haut Rhône National Nature Reserve
Since its classification in 2013, the alluvial valley of the Haut-Rhône represents a protected area of 1707 hectares in the municipalities (among others) of Brangues, Creys-Mépieu, Le Bouchage, Les Avenières and Saint-Victor de Morestel. This reserve covers numerous wetlands and rich alluvial woods around the Rhône and the meander of the Saugey…
The EnviRhôna trail, discovering the Rhône with the family
Along a 3,5 kilometer route in the heart of the Haut Rhône Nature Reserve, come and discover with your family the Lône du Cerisier, the Ile du Chaffard and a tributary of the Rhône: the Bièvre. The little ones will find educational terminals to better understand this beautiful nature that surrounds them!
Free access, all year round.
Chemin du Bouclard Les Avenières 38630 Les Avenières Veyrins-Thuellin
Browse the Rhone
What better way to discover the Rhône than to sail on its waters? Let yourself be surprised by a kayak, canoe or stand-up paddle ride, a change of scenery guaranteed! And if you feel like a sailor, let yourself be tempted by a mini-cruise, accompanied or not. You can even choose the boat-bike option!
Mini croisière accompagnée autour de la Vallée Bleue
Sports activities
Contemplate the Rhone
Criss-cross the ViaRhôna
The ViaRhôna is the essential cycling route of the Balcons du Dauphiné! This 815km route, linking Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean and passing over nearly 70km through the Balcons du Dauphiné, will make you discover the Rhône and even more on two wheels...
The most beautiful panoramas on the Rhône
The ideal way to fully enjoy the spectacle of the waves is to gain height! During a visit to the sites of Larina, Vertrieu or Quirieu, in addition to the charm and interest of the place, you can only marvel at the spectacle offered to you below by the Rhone river...
Having fun with the Rhône
At Les Balcons du Dauphiné, for activities on the Rhône, there are two rooms, two atmospheres! In the Vallée Bleue, it's more boating and pedal boats with the family, but at Isle de la Serre, a renowned spot for white water sports and especially kayaking, we're getting wet!
