The Rhone River originates at the Rhone Glacier in Valais
Switzerland, flows through Lake Geneva (Lac Léman)
and runs through the centre of Geneva.
This picturesque river then passes through the French cities of Arles,
Avignon, Lyon and Marseille where it
eventually flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Rhone River is one of
Europe's most important inland waterways for trade and transportation.
Visitors to Geneva Switzerland can enjoy a leisurely hike
along the Rhone River. Departing from
Geneva's tourist information centre, hikers will pass by the
BFM hydro electric plant, the
dock system and eventually arrive at the
location where the Arle River and the Rhone River converge. The return hike
takes approximately 60-90 minutes to complete.
