Gorges du Pont du Diable

About this spectacle

The Gorges du Pont du Diable — Devil's Bridge Gorges — cut through the limestone and granite terrain near the Franco-Swiss border, where the Dranse de Morzine river has carved deep, narrow chasms over millennia. Visitors walk along pathways threading between sheer rock walls draped with moss and ferns, while the river roars and churns below in sculpted potholes and cascades. The air is cool and damp even in summer, carrying the constant sound of rushing water. Overhanging cliffs compress the sky to a ribbon of light above, creating a dramatic sense of enclosure broken by occasional viewpoints where the gorge opens to reveal the broader alpine valley. The natural rock formations — smoothed hollows, undercut ledges, and tumbling cataracts — make this a compelling geological walk through living erosion in action.

When to go

Apr — Oct, peak May — Sep

Getting there

Nearest airport: GVA. Nearest city: Thonon-les-Bains.

Booking options

Goyova doesn't process bookings directly. When you tap "Plan this trip" in the app, you'll see options from our partner providers — accommodation, tours, transport — with affiliate links where applicable. See our affiliate disclosure for details.