Cirque de consolation, Steephead valley in Doubs, France
The Cirque de Consolation features a 350-meter cliff formation with two distinct branches, the Dessoubre and Lançot, each ending in natural water sources and waterfalls.
Archaeological findings from the Bronze Age in caves near the Lançot source indicate early human presence, followed by the construction of Châtelneuf-en-Vennes castle in the 14th century.
The Notre Dame de Consolation monastery, established in the 17th century, transformed into a seminary in the 19th century and hosted over hundred students until 1978.
The site offers an 6.19-kilometer hiking trail starting from the car park, requiring approximately three hours to complete and reaching an elevation of 842 meters.
The hydroelectric power plant utilizes water from the Dessoubre source through two turbines, generating 1,150,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.
Location: Consolation-Maisonnettes
Address: Cirque de Consolation, 25390 Consolation-Maisonnettes, France
GPS coordinates: 47.16169,6.60355
Latest update: May 31, 2025 15:13
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