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As I live in the UK I cant go and see what the flow is like on the Rhone.
I'd like to choose a time when there will be a reasonable flow downstream but yet not too
wild. I've seen the wave at Lyon and I wouldn't like to ride it when its wild.
I'm thinking I may be able to reach Marseilles in about two or three weeks.
Has anyone any experience of the Rhone from Geneva to Lyon and is it a good
voyage to make? I'm not looking for white water thrills as I'll be carrying camping
equipment and perhaps have an inexperienced partner with me in another canoe.
Perhaps someone is interested in doing part of this trip with me.