Waterfalls and Lakes: A nature escape 1 hour from Geneva and Annecy
Cascade de Cerveyrieu, un lieu magnifique à découvrir à 5mn du Manoir du Colombier et 1h de Genève.
Cascade du Pain de Sucre, au coeur de la nature Bugey, un joli spot à découvrir en Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Cascade des Dards à 15mn du Manoir du Colombier
Puits des Tines à 15mn du manoir du Colombier
Lac du Bourget depuis la plage de Châtillon
Lac de Barterand (20mn) , lieu paisible de baignade et pêche.
Lac du Bourget à 25 mn du Manoir du Colombier
Source du Groin à 5mn du Manoir du Colombier
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Just an hour's drive from Annecy and Geneva, the Bugey reveals landscapes of striking beauty, where waterfalls and lakes follow one another.
Exploring the Bugey Waterfalls:
- Cerveyrieu waterfall, 5 minutes from the Manoir du Colombier:
- Impressive at sixty meters high, it overlooks the picturesque hamlet of Cerveyrieu. This site, rich in diversity, offers a captivating spectacle with its potholes, basins and canyons, inviting a hike along the Thurgnin gorges.
- Sugarloaf Waterfall, 10 minutes from the Colombier Manor:
- Nearby, the Sugarloaf Waterfall stands out with its unique conical stalagmite, sculpted by millennia of limestone water. This site, a true geological wonder, is a favorite spot for photographers.
- Cascade des Dards, 15 minutes from the Manoir du Colombier:
- The Cascade des Dards, meanwhile, offers a triple waterfall spectacle, ideal for a picnic break in the heart of nature, just fifteen minutes from the Manoir du Colombier.
- Puits des Tines, 15 minutes from the Manoir du Colombier:
- The Puits des Tines, particularly spectacular during the snowmelt or after heavy rains, reveals a rocky basin six meters deep, where water falls through two openings carved by the current.
Relaxation by the lakes and discovery of the Groin spring:
- Lake Barterand, 20 minutes from the Manoir du Colombier:
- Lake Barterand, a popular swimming spot in summer, is also a paradise for anglers. Hiking trails around the lake offer the chance to admire the legends of the Bugey region carved into the rock.
- Lake Virieu le Grand, 15 minutes from the Manoir du Colombier:
- Lake Virieu-le-Grand, 15 minutes from the Manoir du Colombier, is a peaceful spot with supervised swimming, a playground, pontoons, and a dedicated fishing area. An ideal setting for relaxing in nature.
- Lake Bourget is 25 minutes from the Manoir du Colombier:
- Lake Bourget, the largest natural lake in France, offers nautical and seaside pleasures in water that can reach twenty-six degrees Celsius in summer.
- Source of the Groin, 5 minutes from the Manoir du Colombier:
- Finally, the Source du Groin, an impressive intermittent resurgence, is a geological curiosity of the Valromey, testifying to the underground activity of the region.
Whether you are looking for adventure or relaxation, the waterfalls and lakes of Bugey, accessible in one hour from Annecy and Geneva, promise you a memorable experience to enjoy with family or friends.