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Switzerland
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Jura-Nord vaudois
Vallorbe

The Gorge of Orbe

Moderate

4.6

(37)

281

hikers

The Gorge of Orbe

04:21

15.9km

140m

Hiking

You can explore the unbridled power of water in all its facets on this hike. Dams, waterfalls, and hydroelectric power plants line this route. Added to this is an impressive natural experience thanks to the diverse habitats that support a great diversity of species. In the nature reserve, pine forests,…

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Last updated: April 15, 2025

Waypoints

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2.37 km

Railroad viaduct from Day

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

An impressive structure with an integrated pedestrian walkway under the tracks. Wonderful view of the reservoir.

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3.14 km

Barrage du Day

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A nice artificial lake to walk along as well as a good bird watching place to observe falcons.

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12.7 km

Hope Cave

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The way to and from the grotto is a highlight.

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15.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.26 km

5.07 km

2.43 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

2.05 km

836 m

771 m

630 m

551 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

29°C

12°C

25 %

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Comments

August 18, 2024,Vallorbe to Orbe
A fantastic hike that starts in Vallorbe, near the French border. The path leads through the mystical Orbe Gorges, the most spectacular of which is the Saut du Day, where the Orbe falls in several waterfalls. The path then passes the Barrage du Day, a dam built in 1955 following the river.

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July 9, 2026,Wandern
Very nice hiking tour from Vallorbe to Orbe in the Gorges of Orbe. Escaping the heat, as it was pleasant here.

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Surefootedness and good footwear are a matter of course, especially the section from the railway viaduct to Saut du Day.
As it is today, it can be slippery even when the weather is nice and therefore dangerous in steep places. The hike is not recommended when it rains. The hike along the dammed river L'Orbe, which sometimes rushes between steep …

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March 14, 2025

You can explore the unbridled power of water in all its facets on this hike. Dams, waterfalls, and hydroelectric power plants line this route. Added to this is an impressive natural experience thanks to the diverse habitats that support a great diversity of species. In the nature reserve, pine forests

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