Les Gorges du Pont du Diable
Walk through spectacular rock formations in a deep gorge close to Morzine and Avoriaz
A great walk through a beech forest and dramatic limestone gorges carved by the Dranse de Morzine. Expect vibrant rock colours, safe cliffside paths and even a daring glass walkway you can try.
Wander through ancient beech woodland then descend 110 m via steps and bridges anchored in the rock and follow information panels explaining how glaciers and erosion sculpted the cliff faces. You might spot chamois and giant “giant’s cauldrons” swirling in the gorge below.
The site has welcomed visitors since 1893, when local joiner Jean Bochaton built staircases and walkways to give access to the river. By 1908 it was officially protected as a geological treasure. Since 2012 it's part of the UNESCO Chablais Geopark. In 2020 a glass viewpoint, the “Pas du Diable”, was added, this is a thrilling 50m high perch over the gorge.
Today you can enjoy a well-maintained, family-friendly route open from the end of March to the end of September every year. It's perfect whatever the weather warm and refreshing in summer, atmospheric in rain and very manageable for most visitors, aside from the steps and vertical drops.
You’ll finish with a rewarding return through the forest and perhaps a stop at the picnic area or visitor centre. With around 50,000 visitors each season, the site is lively yet never overcrowded: a friendly, unforgettable glimpse into the raw natural power visible in the Chablais region.
When to come
The Gorges du Pont Diable is open from the end of March to the end of September every year, but if you can avoid the peak crowds, visit outside July and August.
