Pertes de la Valserine, Limestone slot canyon near Valserhône, France
The Valserine River carves through limestone formations, creating a deep canyon where water disappears into crevices for 300 meters before resurfacing.
The site marks a former industrial center, featuring an old customs house and a historic bridge that connected farmers and merchants across the river.
The Valserine became France's first river to receive the 'Wild Rivers' designation, reflecting local commitment to environmental protection.
A marked trail follows the riverbanks from Louis Dumont Street near the viaduct, offering a two-hour round trip to explore the canyon.
The river forms circular erosion patterns called 'oulles' in the rock, created by water carrying pebbles in a spinning motion.
Location: Valserhône
Elevation above the sea: 355 m
Made from material: Urgonian Limestone Formation
Address: route départementale 1084 Bellegarde-sur-Valserine 01200 Valserhône
GPS coordinates: 46.12330,5.82070
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07
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Bellegarde-sur-Valserine Viaduct
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Pont de Savoie
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Viaduc de Bellegarde
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Château de Mussel
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Viaduc de la Valserine
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Château de Musinens
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War memorial of Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
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Town hall of Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
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Église Saint-Nicolas d'Arlod
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Église Saint-Paul de Vouvray
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Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Châtillon-en-Michaille
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Église de l'Immaculée-Conception de Confort
3 km
Église Saint-Amand de Lancrans
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Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
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War memorial of Confort
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Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Grâces de Lancrans
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War memorial of Lancrans
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War memorial of Arlod
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Former town hall of Arlod
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Town hall of Confort
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Ancienne mairie de Vouvray
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Former town hall of Coupy
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Town hall of Lancrans
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War memorial of Châtillon-de-Michaille
2.8 km
War memorial of Vouvray
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Temple protestant de Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
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Town hall of Châtillon-en-Michaille
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