Saut de la Saule, Natural waterfall in Bort-les-Orgues, France
The Saut de la Saule waterfall forms a canyon on the Rhue River, measuring 200 meters in length and reaching depths of 8 meters between Cantal and Corrèze departments.
In 1856, the Mignot brothers established a silk factory near the waterfall, using its water power to generate electricity for industrial development in the region.
The waterfall site contains deep corridors and potholes formed by water erosion through gneiss rocks, rich in quartz, mica, and feldspar minerals.
Visitors can access the waterfall through a hiking trail from Bort-les-Orgues, with parking available near the CAT gateway before a 30-minute walk.
The waterfall consists of two separate cascades, which flow strongest during spring months when water levels increase substantially through the gneiss rock formations.
Location: Corrèze
Location: Cantal
GPS coordinates: 45.38284,2.51208
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:08
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