Saut du Day, Waterfall at Vallorbe, Switzerland.
The waterfall cascades near a 65-meter-high viaduct spanning the Orbe River, creating a natural display of falling water among forest surroundings.
The Day viaduct, completed in 1925, was constructed using stones from local quarries and remains an engineering achievement connecting Cossonay to Vallorbe.
Local fishing traditions continue at the Orbe River, where visitors catch trout and bring them to nearby restaurants for preparation.
Visitors can access the site by train to Day station or park near the station before taking a 3-kilometer loop trail with 200 meters elevation gain.
A tunnel system beneath the waterfall previously channeled water toward turbines for electricity generation, leaving traces of early hydroelectric infrastructure.
Location: Vallorbe
GPS coordinates: 46.71928,6.40757
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:29
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