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Génissiat Dam

Company open to the public in Injoux-Génissiat

  • Europe’s first major hydroelectric dam. The construction began in 1936 and it was finished in 1948. Things to see: the surface spillway on the right bank. This is a long channel ending with a spectacular “ski jump”.

  • CNR offers an interactive and educational guided tour that combines hydraulic art, history and technology. There are some movies, models and objects that will help you to discover the great adventure of the river Rhone as well as all the different renewable energies such as the water, the wind and the sun that CNR has been developping.

    You have to wear flat and closed shoes.
    You have to bring your Identity Card as they will check it out before getting in.
  • Tips
    Do not miss the long canal on the right side of the bank where the water is evacuated. It ends up in an impressive drop called the "ski jump".
  • Environment
    • In the country
    • Riverside
    • Village 2 km away
  • Spoken languages
    • English
    • French
  • Groups (Max capacity)
    • 20  Maximum number of people
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Site, building totally accessible
  • Activities
    • Architecture
    • Environment
    • Industry
  • Equipment
    • Lift
    • Car park
    • Free car park
    • Parking
    • Picnic area
    • Toilets
  • Services
    • Educational visits
    • Booking obligatory
    • Guided tours
  • From February 15, 2023 to December 18, 2023
  • Reduced price
    From 5 €
  • Adult
    From 10 €
  • Child
    From 5 €
  • Large family
    30 €
  • Group adults
    From 8 €
Openings
Openings
  • From February 15, 2023 until December 18, 2023
    Open Everyday
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