©Mairie de Jacob-Bellecombette
©Mairie de Jacob-Bellecombette
Close to Chambéry, the three Cascades de Jacob break the flow of the Nant du Pontet, a stream originating from the slopes of the Chartreuse. Accessible via a public footpath, this green oasis contains many natural wonders.
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The first waterfall lies upstream from the Pont de Sécheron; it is a 7m slope, where the water 'explodes' in two successive rebounds.
The second waterfall is a powerful torrent underneath the Pont de Sécheron, tumbling 6m into the void from a giant stairway overhanging a little cavern.
The third waterfall is the most impressive and the least accessible. The water falls for over 30m through a narrow gulley carved out of the steep cliff.
Along the Nant du Pontet, the swirling water...
The second waterfall is a powerful torrent underneath the Pont de Sécheron, tumbling 6m into the void from a giant stairway overhanging a little cavern.
The third waterfall is the most impressive and the least accessible. The water falls for over 30m through a narrow gulley carved out of the steep cliff.
Along the Nant du Pontet, the swirling water...
Services
Themed path
Unguided group tours
Unguided individual tours
Openings
All year 2024 - Open everyday
Location
Environment
- Forest location
- Town outskirts
Access
- Close to bus lines A and 1 (stop "Université Jacob"). More information on synchro.grandchambery.fr.
The walk starts from the car park of the Grand Pré primary school.
