Gorges du Sierroz

A stroll along the Gorges du Sierroz is like stepping back in time, to a place steeped in history and legend, where in the 19th century celebrities from all over Europe flocked to sail in a romantic atmosphere.

Following Ondine and Jeannette, come and discover this charming place full of mysteries: isn't it said that at the narrowest passage in the gorge, smugglers used to jump from one bank to the other to escape the forces of law and order? It's on the new footbridge that you'll be able to judge these exploits. Continue along the corbelled passages to the Grésy waterfall, where various viewpoints have been set up to enjoy the tumultuous waters of the Sierroz. A stele was erected here by Queen Hortense in 1813 in memory of her friend Baroness Adèle de Broc, who tragically perished in the riverbed. Imagine a visit from Lamartine, Alexandre Dumas or Queen Victoria, and you'll be transported back to the 19th century, in the midst of the Romantic period, just like some illustrious characters! On the way back, don't forget to take a look at the ingenious mechanism of the old mill.