Suspension Bridges of Haute-Savoie

This is a list of all 6 bridges from the suspension bridge inventory for Haute-Savoie in France. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.

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1839: Caille

Allonzier-La-Caille vicinity, Haute-Savoie, France - Usses Torrent
Bridgemeister ID:859 (added 2003-08-09)
Year Completed:1839
Name:Caille
Also Known As:Charles-Albert
Location:Allonzier-La-Caille vicinity, Haute-Savoie, France
Crossing:Usses Torrent
Coordinates:46.0126 N 6.111633 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:E. Belin
References:AAJ, BPF, PTS2
Use:Vehicular
Status:Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 192 meters (629.9 feet)

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Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1840: Seyssel

Seyssel, Haute-Savoie and Seyssel, Ain, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:3037 (added 2019-10-13)
Year Completed:1840
Name:Seyssel
Location:Seyssel, Haute-Savoie and Seyssel, Ain, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Coordinates:45.958542 N 5.832941 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AGP
Use:Vehicular
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:2
Main Span:1
Side Span:1

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Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1887: de l'Abîme

Cusy and Gruffy, Haute-Savoie, France - Chéran River
Bridgemeister ID:418 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1887
Name:de l'Abîme
Location:Cusy and Gruffy, Haute-Savoie, France
Crossing:Chéran River
Coordinates:45.764583 N 6.057117 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Ferdinand Arnodin
References:BPF
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 64 meters (210 feet)

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Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1947: Grésin

Bellegarde-sur-Valserine vicinity, Ain and Haute-Savoie, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:1003 (added 2003-11-18)
Year Completed:1947
Name:Grésin
Location:Bellegarde-sur-Valserine vicinity, Ain and Haute-Savoie, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Coordinates:46.085407 N 5.861124 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2018)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

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1952: François Baud

Morzine, Haute-Savoie, France
Bridgemeister ID:2447 (added 2008-04-23)
Year Completed:1952
Name:François Baud
Location:Morzine, Haute-Savoie, France
Coordinates:46.184141 N 6.704373 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

(footbridge)

Injoux-Génissiat, Ain and Franclens, Haute-Savoie, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:7403 (added 2022-12-03)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Injoux-Génissiat, Ain and Franclens, Haute-Savoie, France
Crossing:Rhône River
At or Near Feature:Barrage de Génissiat
Coordinates:46.050202 N 5.811581 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Likely built around 1946-1947 during construction of the Génissiat dam.
Postcard, Collection of Jochem Hollestelle


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