famous road
Route des Grandes Alpes
France's ultimate driving route: ~700 km from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 great alpine cols including Iseran and Galibier. Pin marks the traditional start at Thonon-les-Bains.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Rhône-Alpes, France · Europe
Ballaison is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Bons-en-Chablais, 14km from Route des Grandes Alpes.
Ballaison is a town located in Rhône-Alpes, France. With a population of 1,207, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Ballaison sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ballaison to your route.
Ballaison (French pronunciation: [balɛzɔ̃]; Savoyard: Balêson) is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.
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Ballaison is located in Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe. The coordinates are 46.2984 latitude, 6.3277 longitude.
Ballaison has a population of approximately 1,207 people, making it a town in France.
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famous road
France's ultimate driving route: ~700 km from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 great alpine cols including Iseran and Galibier. Pin marks the traditional start at Thonon-les-Bains.
14 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Western Europe's largest lake, shared with France, framed by the Alps and lined with vineyards, castles, and the famous Jet d'Eau fountain.
26 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards cascading down to Lake Geneva, cultivated since the 11th century with spectacular views of the Alps.
37 km · about 45 min drive
waterfall
Known as the 'Queen of the Alps,' this dramatic 90-meter double waterfall cascades down a cliff face in Haute-Savoie.
40 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
The 'Pearl of the Swiss Riviera' on Lake Geneva, home to the famous jazz festival, Freddie Mercury's statue, and nearby Château de Chillon.
47 km · about 55 min drive
castle
A medieval island castle on the shores of Lake Geneva, the most visited historic monument in Switzerland.
48 km · about 55 min drive
mountain pass
A 1,486 m pass between La Clusaz and Flumet with a tiny chapel at the summit and a postcard head-on view of Mont Blanc framed by alpine pastures.
49 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
Europe's purest lake, a dazzling turquoise jewel framed by the French Alps and the charming pastel-hued old town of Annecy.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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