Waterfalls and Lakes: nature escape 1 hour from Geneva and Annecy

Just an hour's drive from Annecy and Geneva, Bugey reveals landscapes of striking beauty, where waterfalls and lakes follow one another.

Exploration of the Bugey Waterfalls:

  • Cerveyrieu waterfall 5 minutes from Manoir du Colombier:
    • Impressive at sixty meters in height, it dominates the picturesque hamlet of Cerveyrieu. This site, rich in diversity, offers a captivating spectacle with its potholes, basins and canyons, inviting you to hike along the Thurgnin Gorges.
  • Sugarloaf Waterfall 10 minutes from Manoir du Colombier:
    • Nearby, Sugarloaf Falls is distinguished by its unique conical stalagmite, shaped by millennia of limestone water. This site, a true geological curiosity, is a favorite spot for photographers.
  • Dards Waterfall 15 minutes from 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 snowmelt or after heavy rain, reveals a six-meter-deep rock basin, where water falls through two openings dug by the current.

Relaxation by the Lakes and Discovery of the Source du Groin:

  • Lake Barterand 20 minutes from Manoir du Colombier:
    • Lake Barterand, a popular swimming spot in summer, is also a paradise for fishermen. Hiking around the lake allows you to admire the legends of Bugey carved into the rock.
  • Lake Bourget 25 minutes from Manoir du Colombier:
    • Lake Bourget, the largest natural lake in France, offers water sports and beach activities in water that can reach 26 degrees Celsius in summer.
  • Source du Groin 5 minutes from the Manoir du Colombier:
    • Finally, the Source du Groin, an impressive intermittent resurgence, constitutes a geological curiosity of Valromey, testifying to the underground activity of the region.

Whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation, the Bugey waterfalls and lakes, accessible in an hour from Annecy and Geneva, promise a memorable experience for family or friends.