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The Dranse, a multi-faceted river that flows through Chevenoz, is more than ever a space to be shared: Reconciling uses to better share the Dranse – VIDEO – SIAC – Syndicat Intercommunal d’Amenagement du Chablais.
Chevenoz has a strong history: the great invaders of the 5th century, descendants of the Celts and later the Burgons, used to graze their cattle in the mountain pastures. A pioneer in hydroelectricity, this now dynamic commune was at the forefront of renewable electricity.
A little-known industrial heritage, the Chevenoz power station was commissioned in 1898 to supply electricity to the town of Evian-les-Bains. The Dranse, which divides the village in two, is also renowned for its white-water activities.