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Saut du Doubs

Les Brenets, Switzerland

Nature

A 27 m waterfall where the Doubs spills out of a gorge lake on the French border. Walk along the lake from Les Brenets in about an hour, or take the boat.

Nearest town
Les Brenets, Switzerland
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
47.0835, 6.7176

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Switzerland: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the heavy vehicle charge instead of the vignette. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Aire des Bateaux du Saut-du-DoubsMotorhome stopover
    5 km from Saut du Doubs
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de camping-cars - Le RusseyMotorhome stopover
    9 km from Saut du Doubs · 5 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Le Cul de la LuneCampsite
    10 km from Saut du Doubs · 38 pitches
    TentsCaravansWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de camping-cars - La Ferme des RavièresMotorhome stopover
    17 km from Saut du Doubs · 6 pitches
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  • Paradis-PlageCampsite
    18 km from Saut du Doubs
    TentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Stellplatz CouvetMotorhome stopover
    18 km from Saut du Doubs · 10 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposal
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All campsites in Switzerland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Saut du Doubs?

Saut du Doubs is in Les Brenets, Switzerland, at GPS 47.0835, 6.7176. It is about 4 km from Villers-le-Lac.

Can you camp near Saut du Doubs?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Lac des Brenets, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 50 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Saut du Doubs?

Saut du Doubs is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Swiss Jura: Doubs gorges and the Creux du Van.

What is there to see near Saut du Doubs?

Places worth a stop nearby: Creux du Van (17 km), Étang de la Gruère (30 km), Bern Old Town (57 km) and Gruyères Village and Castle (62 km).

When is the best time to visit Saut du Doubs?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)