Gorges de l'Arly, Natural canyon between Flumet and Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe, France
The Gorges de l'Arly stretch for 13 kilometers between Flumet and Ugine, reaching depths of 300 meters along the Arly River's course.
During the Quaternary period, approximately 2 million years ago, glacial currents and torrential erosion from Mont Blanc shaped these deep gorges.
In the 19th century, spring snowmelt enabled the transportation of 5000 logs through the Arly River, supporting local forestry activities.
The D1212 road through the gorges requires frequent maintenance and closures due to rock falls, particularly during winter and spring seasons.
The gorges feature micaschist and coal-bearing terrain formations, leading to substantial erosion patterns that continuously reshape the landscape.
Location: Flumet
Location: Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe
Location: Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle
Location: Crest-Voland
Location: Cohennoz
Location: Ugine
Elevation above the sea: 500 m
GPS coordinates: 45.76400,6.47900
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:49
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