Reculée de Poligny, Steephead valley in Franche-Comté, France.
The Reculée de Poligny extends through limestone cliffs, featuring a deep narrow valley that ends abruptly with steep walls rising from the valley floor.
The formation of this geological structure dates back millions of years when water erosion carved through the permeable limestone layers above impermeable marl substrates.
Local residents of Franche-Comté have developed specific terminology for these valleys, referring to them as 'reculées' due to their distinct geological characteristics.
Visitors can access multiple hiking trails throughout the valley, with designated parking areas near the town of Poligny providing convenient starting points.
Springs emerge directly from the rock faces at the valley head, creating a natural water system that continues to shape the geological formation.
GPS coordinates: 46.82580,5.72250
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:00
Prieuré de Vaux-sur-Poligny
88 m
Château de Poligny
1.3 km
Collégiale Saint-Hippolyte
1.6 km
Monastère des Clarisses de Poligny
1.5 km
Croix du Dan
1.2 km
Couvent des Jacobins de Poligny
1.4 km
Église Notre-Dame de Mouthier-le-Vieillard
1.6 km
Couvent des Ursulines de Poligny
1.5 km
Réserve naturelle régionale des grottes de la côte de la Baume
778 m
Bench
1.5 km
Bench
1.3 km
Église Saint-Jacques de Chamole
1.4 km
Chapelle du Château de Chamole
1.5 km
Chapelle Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur de Chamole
1.5 km
Théâtre de Poligny
1.5 km
Église Saint-Savin de Barretaine
1.1 km
Chapelle de l'abbaye Notre-Dame de Vaux de Vaux-sur-Poligny
84 m
Fontaine des Morts
1.6 km
Trou de la Lune
1.3 km
Chapelle du monastère de Clarisses Sainte-Claire de Poligny
1.5 km
Hôtel de ville de Poligny
1.5 km
Fontaine de la Sirène
1.5 km
Château de Vaux-sur-Poligny
181 m
Chapelle de la Confrérie de la Croix de Poligny
1.5 km
Enceinte de Poligny
1.3 km
Chapelle Sainte-Anne de Chaussenans
855 m
Poligny Saint-Hippolyte
1.6 km
Collège de Poligny
1.5 kmReviews
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