A river, Le Rhône, flows from the north toward the south, curving slightly toward the east in the upper section and then bending back toward the southwest.
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A river, Le Rhône, flows from the north toward the south, curving slightly toward the east in the upper section and then bending back toward the southwest. The river is flanked by steep, terraced hillsides on the western bank and a more varied landscape of flats and slopes on the eastern bank.
On the western side of the river, the terrain rises into a series of hills and valleys. In the north, the area of les Carres is characterized by open land and scattered elevation points, including 450 and 444. South of this lies Ravoire, with a peak at 362. Further south, the landscape dips into a valley containing les Éculaz (elevation 412) and Combaillodet, with a nearby point at 430. To the southwest, the land slopes toward Marongy (elevation 419) and les Courbes, while the area of Comboulevit occupies a lower ridge. A series of thin, winding roads connect these settlements, weaving through green spaces and across elevation contours. A railway line runs parallel to the river's western bank, cutting through the terrain from north to south.
Along the western riverbank, a "Poste électr" (electrical station) is situated near the water, and a bridge (Bge) crosses the Rhône toward the east.
On the eastern side of the river, the terrain is more fragmented. In the north, the area of Epeisses is nestled between a hill (elevation 402) and the river, with roads leading south toward a large open area labeled "Place d'exercice." This open space is bordered to the east by a wooded area and a series of paths. South of the Place d'exercice is the settlement of Les Plattières, with a peak at 353. Further south, the land levels out into the area of Le Moulin-Roget, featuring a road marked 103 and a peak at 396. The area of Le Martinet lies between Les Plattières and Le Moulin-Roget.
The eastern bank is crisscrossed by a network of small roads and paths that link the riverfront to the inland settlements of Epeisses and Le Moulin-Roget. A small tributary or stream flows from the east, passing through the "Court" area before joining the Rhône.
