Surrounded by the Alps and located on the Simplon road, the town of Brig is situated upstream from the Rhone Valley in the canton of Valais. Let’s take a closer look at the geography of this Valais commune with a touch of history.
Daniel Fiévet takes a video tour of the Rhône route, from the glacier to the Swiss border. The Rhône route is a series of 5 episodes produced by Brut for the National Rhône Company(CNR) to discover the river from its source to its mouth.
How about a double railway adventure that takes you through the Swiss mountains? The Furka Pass and Base Tunnel are the perfect place to do this!
The Communauté de communes du Bugey Sud in France includes 41 municipalities in the Ain department, in the upper Rhône valley. It is located in the east of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, not far from Switzerland, on the right bank of the river.
Have you always dreamed of discovering the magic of the Swiss Alps? To travel through snowy landscapes in winter or flowery pastures in summer? To forget the daily grind and immerse yourself in the tempo of the rails?
Are you ready to discover the history and geography of Sion in Switzerland?This city, founded several centuries ago, is a place rich in history that has influenced Swiss and European cultures. Embark on an exciting adventure in the Valais region.
Why not take your bike on an adventure along the Rhone route in Switzerland and discover its hidden treasures? From the source of the Rhône in the Valais to Geneva, this magnificent route offers spectacular scenery: green vineyards, medieval castles, the confluence of Alpine rivers and the banks of Lake Geneva.
On 14 June 2015, the people of the Valais region said yes to the referendum on the 3rd Rhone correction upstream of Lake Geneva in Switzerland by 57%.
When it comes to the Alps, the largest glacier in the Alps is undoubtedly the Aletsch Glacier. Located on the way to the Rhone, the Aletsch feeds it with the river Massa. Ready to discover the splendour of the largest river of ice in the Alps? The splendour of the largest glacier in the Alps:…
