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Patrimony and terroir

Natural patrimony




 
   
The Brevon Valley has many natural heritage sites e.g. lakes, waterfalls, peaks, mountain pastures etc. They’re all there to delight the eye.
Definitely not to be missed !
 
     

On the water’s edge in the Brevon Valley :


The Brevon : The river that gives its name to our valley rises at the foot of Roc d’Enfer. It crosses the entire Bellevaux Valley, through Vailly and Reyvroz, before flowing into Les Dranses and the waters of the Lake of Geneva.

Bellevaux Waterfall : Canyoning is popular here, at the waterfall located below the village, near the Accroparc. But if it’s a relaxing stroll you’re after, you can walk on to the covered bridge.

Lullin Waterfall : Located 10 minutes from the church, it is used by deer and other animals as a water supply, hence its name, the “cascade aux biches” (“does’ waterfall”).

Diomaz Waterfall : In this delightful spot only 30 minutes from Lake Vallon, the water flows over the waterfall into natural basins in the rock. At the foot of the cascade is the Carthusians’ Cross, carved into the rock to mark the boundary of their land.

Lake Vallon : created by a landslide in 1943, Lake Vallon keeps secrets steeped in history. The lake, standing in the shadow of Roc d’Enfer between mountains and forests, delights walkers and anglers (a haven for trout). Departure point for the “Eau vive, Qui vive?” sightseeing and interpretive trail.Area: 15 hectares. Depth: 16 metres

Lake Petétoz : a mysterious, fairytale lake nestling higher up in the mountains. A one-hour walk from La Chèvrerie in Bellevaux. Angling permitted. Area: 0.4 hectare. Depth : 15 metres





 The valley’s alpine pastures :


Take time to drink in the tranquillity of the alpine pastures. Lying at altitudes of between 1,000 and 1,800 metres and dotted with old chalets, they are reminders of the lifestyle of the farmers of the early 20th century who walked their livestock up to the pastures like the ones in Nifflon, Très le Saix, Pététoz, Chavan (2, with accommodation available in a mountain gîte), Très le Mont, Trécout, Montagne aux Sœurs, La Buchille, Pertuis etc.




The peaks above the valley :

The many high mountains overlooking the valley provide superb panoramic views of the valley and surrounding peaks. They include Hirmentaz, Mont Billat, Roc d’Enfer, Mont Forchat, Montagne d’Hermone and Montagne aux Sœurs, some of them offering a 360° view of the Lake of Geneva and Mont Blanc, while others are situated on the Balcons du Léman long-distance waymarked footpath (the “GR”). Get away from it all !





 
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