Les Marmites sur Patornay

A local curiosity that's absolutely worth seeing.

It's impressive what nature can create with water.

Impressive, especially when there's little water.

A stunning natural setting to discover

Impressive despite the lack of water 😕

At another time of year it would surely be magnificent, but after several heatwaves…

A place worth seeing. It's a shame the water flow was reduced due to the drought. Easy and free parking less than 200 meters away.

It's wonderful to see this; we wouldn't be able to enjoy it out on the waters of the Ain!

These potholes formed by pebbles eroding the rock are a truly beautiful geological phenomenon. There was a bit of a lack of water, so they weren't as impressive as I had hoped.

Nice natural erosion. In summer you can clearly see the potholes, and it's fun to hike around. But you won't be able to relax and take a dip; there are signs prohibiting swimming because the water level can rise at any time due to the dams. If you're nearby, go check it out; otherwise, it's not worth the trip.