An emblematic dam-hydropower plant
With impressive dimensions, the dam-hydropower plant of Génissiat is an unmissable stopping point in the landscape of the Upper Rhone, sitting astride Ain and Haute-Savoie. It is also a milestone in France’s energy history: a few kilometres from the source of the Rhone in Switzerland, this hydroelectricity facility was the 1st built by CNR in the Rhone Valley.
Did you know?
When did the dam-hydropower plant start operating?
In what way is this hydroelectricity structure special with respect to CNR’s other developments on the river?
How many households can it supply with electricity?
The tour circuit
The visits, guided by a professional tour guide, last an hour and a half. You will be at the heart of an industrial facility, next to the turbines and transformers, in the control room, and the team operating the site. Soak in the atmosphere!
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The guided tours are available only by reservation, for both individuals and groups.