The sails of the Landeyron

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A family-friendly forest walk along the Landeyron with its potholes, waterfall and fording point.

Please note: in winter and after heavy rain, the ford is likely to be impassable: you will need to turn back.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.95 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 169 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 169 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 661 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 491 m
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The Veil of Landeyron
The potholes

Description of the walk

Park in the gravel area on Chemin du Mont.

(S/E) Turn right, cross the small bridge over the Leat de Landéron. Ignore a path on the left and follow the track straight ahead as it climbs into the forest.

(1) Turn right for 100 m to see several large potholes: watch out for young children. Turn back.

(1) Continue to the right.

(2) Turn right again to enjoy the view of the waterfall. Retrace your steps.

(2) Continue to the right.

(3) Cross the leat at the ford, which is possible depending on the time of year and rainfall. Turn right about a hundred metres further on and follow the left bank of the Bief du Landéron. Go straight on to rejoin the Chemin du Mont and turn right to return to the nearby car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 492 m - Chemin du Mont car park
  2. 1 : km 0.73 - alt. 566 m - Potholes junction
  3. 2 : km 1.43 - alt. 635 m - Waterfall junction
  4. 3 : km 2.14 - alt. 651 m - Fording
  5. S/E : km 3.95 - alt. 492 m - Chemin du Mont car park

Notes

(3) If the ford is impassable, turn back to the car park.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Evereine
Evereine

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello, I was the only hiker out on this sweltering day, hoping to cool off at the waterfall… which had run dry! The ford was nothing more than a few puddles. Bad luck: I’ll do this hike again on a cooler day after a few showers.
A lovely walk in the forest, well described, with an elevation gain suitable for less experienced walkers like me.
Thank you

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lilo
lilo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A circular route, with a fairly steep climb on the way there. But the scenery is absolutely magical, with moss-covered trees, giant’s kettles and a waterfall. A must-see in the region.

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Marypop
Marypop

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, short and easy walk through the cool forest. Unfortunately, the drought had dried up the waterfall, so there was no mist to see… and the river was completely dry, which meant we could walk right through its bed and into the potholes.
Very impressive and lovely.
I recommend it.

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gaud bernard
gaud bernard

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 31, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The signposting is a bit patchy at the start. It would be worth suggesting an alternative route via the viewpoint overlooking Lake Nantua, which only adds about 35 minutes to the walk.

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