Saine, Mountain river in Foncine-le-Haut, France.
The Saine River extends for 19.1 kilometers through the Jura department, forming deep gorges and dropping from 892 meters to 521 meters in elevation.
The river monitoring station in Foncine-le-Haut commenced operations in May 2012, collecting data about water levels and ecological conditions throughout the seasons.
Local fishing associations maintain the river's first category status, ensuring the preservation of trout populations and ecological balance in the waterway.
Visitors can access multiple hiking trails along the riverbanks, with the Camping Du Val de Saine offering 50 pitches and 19 rental units from June to September.
The upper Saine valley spans 1,100 hectares of protected land, featuring cascading waterfalls and receiving 1,360 millimeters of annual precipitation.
Location: Foncine-le-Haut
Address: 81 Grande Rue, 39460 Foncine-le-Haut 39520 Foncine-le-Bas 39520 Foncine-le-Bas
Phone: +33384371860
GPS coordinates: 46.70889,5.94000
Latest update: May 25, 2025 15:54
The Jura department is home to glacial lakes, natural waterfalls, geological formations, and medieval towns. Notable natural sites include the Cascades du Hérisson, Lac de Chalain, and Reculée de Baume-les-Messieurs. Urban centers like Dole, Arbois, and Salins-les-Bains retain their architectural heritage from the 16th and 17th centuries. The region offers outdoor activities in the Haut-Jura Nature Park and the ski resorts of Les Rousses and Métabief.
Château de Syam
614 m
Forges de Syam
399 m
Gorges de la Langouette
7.7 km
Gorges de la Langouette
7.6 km
Cascade de la Billaude
3.1 km
Cascade de la Billaude
3.1 km
Cascade du Bief de la Ruine
9.3 km
Gorges de la Lemme
5.3 km
Gorges de Malvaux
9.7 km
Château de Sirod
4.4 km
Entre-côtes du Milieu
9 km
Église Saint-Étienne de Sirod
4.4 km
Croix de la Combille
14.2 km
Croix de Sirod
4.4 km
Église Sainte-Marguerite de Chaux-des-Crotenay
6.3 km
Église Saint-Léger de Foncine-le-Haut
11.5 km
Église de la Nativité-de-la-Vierge de Châtelneuf
4.4 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste des Planches-en-Montagne
8.1 km
Église Saints-Pierre-ès-Liens-et-Saint-Denis de Foncine-le-Bas
10.6 km
Église de la Nativité de Lac-des-Rouges-Truites
12.2 km
Église Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue de Crans
2.5 km
Église Saint-Sébastien de Syam
1.4 km
Église Saint-Laurent d'Arsure-Arsurette
10.8 km
Église de la Visitation-de-la-Vierge de Bief-des-Maisons
7.6 km
Église de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame de Châtelblanc
13.9 km
Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Fort-du-Plasne
10.8 km
Église de la Nativité-de-la-Sainte-Vierge du Vaudioux
2.2 km
Chalet du Coin d'Aval
10.8 kmReviews
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