Parking Gorges de l'Abîme, Canyon parking area in Saint-Claude, France
The Gorges de l'Abîme parking lot provides direct access to a natural canyon system with steep cliffs and distinct rock formations.
The parking facility was established to accommodate visitors exploring the geological formations shaped by water erosion over thousands of years.
The site connects to a network of traditional hiking paths used by local residents who share regional stories about the canyon's formation.
The parking area contains spaces for twelve vehicles and remains accessible throughout the year, with current construction work limiting gorge access until December 2024.
Visitors can hear the continuous sound of flowing water from the nearby stream while parking, creating a natural background effect.
Location: Saint-Claude
Address: Gorges de l'Abîme, 39200 Saint-Claude, France 39200 Saint-Claude 39200 Saint-Claude
GPS coordinates: 46.40279,5.87867
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:27
The Jura department features varied landscapes with mountain ranges, limestone plateaus, and forested valleys. The terrain has shaped notable geological sites: the Hérisson waterfalls stretch over nearly 4 kilometers with 31 waterfalls, the Baume-les-Messieurs Reculée forms a closed valley with 200-meter-high walls, and the Langouette Gorges show a canyon carved by the Saine between vertical cliffs. Historic towns reflect the past of the region: Dole preserves its collegiate church and 16th- and 17th-century houses with arcades, Arbois hosts the Louis Pasteur house and wine cellars, while Salins-les-Bains displays its old salt production facilities listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Jura vineyards produce specific wines, including the yellow wine made in Château-Chalon, a village perched on a rocky spur overlooking the vineyards. The Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park offers hiking trails and cross-country skiing routes. The ski resorts of Les Rousses and Métabief welcome winter visitors at over 1100 meters altitude. Glacial lakes such as Chalain allow swimming and water activities during the summer.
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