Saut du Doubs Falls

The four-kilometer long, but only 200 meters broad, twisting Lac des Brenets is made of water from the Doubs river that has been blocked up by landslide debris. At the end of it lie the Saut du Doubs Falls. A landslide choked the small river of Doubs 14,000 years ago. Since then, the rubble and boulders have been somewhat worn by the seas. Initially flat, the banks of Lac des Brenets eventually become steep cliffs of white limestone rocks that can reach 80 meters in height.

Lac des Brenets is a long, serpentine-like body of water that is a preferred excursion location due to its stunning surroundings. In the summer, it is frequently utilized for boat trips or for swimming. The Saut du Doubs Falls and the village of Les Brenets are frequently visited by cruise ships. The 27-meter-high waterfall is also accessible from Les Brenets through a one-hour hike.

You can travel to the Falls on foot or by passenger boat. With pathways on both sides to help visitors select the finest location for a shot, the waterfall serves as the border between Switzerland and France; the only place a bridge can be found is at the end of the Lac des Brenets.

Location: Les Brenets, Switzerland