Rock tunnel on the hiking trail – Saut de Brot stone bridge loop from Chambrelien

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Rock tunnel on the hiking trail – Saut de Brot stone bridge loop from Chambrelien

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Rock tunnel on the hiking trail – Saut de Brot stone bridge loop from Chambrelien

03:49

13.4km

290m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.87 km for 100 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.30 km

Pont de Vert

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The Pont de Vert is a picturesque site in the Areuse gorges. It is a stone arch bridge which dates from the 18th century. You will immediately understand the reason …

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1.49 km

Gorge of the Areuse

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Everything is so green. In some places you feel like you are in the jungle.

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2.85 km

Slatted Pedestrian Bridge and Cave over the Areuse

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At this bridge there is a small hole in the rock on one side, go through it and be surprised.

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2.91 km

Hidden Enchanted Forest

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The village is reached through a small hole in the rock near the wooden bridge Passerelle sur l'Areuse.

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2.98 km

Bridge over the Areuse

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A very special bridge over the Areuse River. It's wider at the beginning and narrows towards the end. The cleverly arranged planks create the feeling of being drawn towards the bridge.

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3.73 km

Chute de la Verrière

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Beautiful waterfall with a viewpoint. A pleasant rest stop can be found on the flat riverbank a little further upstream.

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4.28 km

Rock tunnel on the hiking trail

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Another rock arch on the way through the Gorges de l'Areuse / Areuse Gorge. One of the most beautiful gorges in Switzerland.

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7.35 km

Saut de Brot stone bridge

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The Saut de Brot bridge is certainly one of the most beautiful places in the Areuse Gorge. The old stone bridge takes you to the other side of the Areuse and makes a fantastic photo opportunity.

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13.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.82 km

2.86 km

2.11 km

1.51 km

126 m

Surfaces

4.90 km

4.06 km

3.35 km

398 m

359 m

353 m

Elevation

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

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3°C

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Comments

June 21, 2024,Gorges de l'Areuse

A beautiful walk along the Areuse gorges. Exceptional setting, with no other hikers than us! What happiness! Part of the route is closed due to road rehabilitation. A diversion has been put in place with simple and understandable signage. The path therefore follows the Areuse gorges, in the hollow of Van. Obligatory stop at the Hôtel de la Truite for …

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